What does my future have in store for me? So far this year I have tried to keep on top of my studies as well as enjoying being part of a society during my final year. Though this has been difficult, and I have struggled at times, I believe I have tried my bestContinue reading “What’s next?”
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Little Tern Dissertation Project
Little Tern Colony in North Wales The Little Tern, scientific name Sternula albifrons, is a small migratory bird that nests on shingle beaches around the UK during the summer months. There are a number of summering colonies around the British coastline. They eat fish or crustacean by plunge-diving just off-shore. This is the bird IContinue reading “Little Tern Dissertation Project”
My Spanish Field Trip
Spain Field Trip – March 2019 In my second year of University, I was lucky enough to take part in a field trip to the South of Spain for 1 week to visit many reserves and areas of conservation interest. Originally, I chose this trip because it was the cheapest of the field trips andContinue reading “My Spanish Field Trip”
Science-based Husbandry for Zoo Animals
A talk by Dr Paul Rose in March 2019 The missions for modern zoos follow 4 aspirations: Education, Conservation, Research, and Entertainment. They must educate both children and adults alike about the animals they care for; this could be anything about them or where they live in the wild and about what they do forContinue reading “Science-based Husbandry for Zoo Animals”
Selfish Genes and Sex Death
A talk given by Tom Price in November 2018 Genes co-operate to create a range of cells and systems, as well as helping animals to co-operate in hives or packs. But sometimes genes cheat the system. An example of one of these genes is paternal sex drive in Nasonia, a genus of parasitic wasps.Continue reading “Selfish Genes and Sex Death”
Direct Exploitation of Wildlife
A talk by Stuart Mardsen from November 2018 There are many ways of exploiting wildlife: harvesting, poaching, culling, etc. All of these have negative connotations though some act as a way of legitimising the removal of individuals. Humans have been hunting and harvesting various species for most of humankind. We hunted dodos and carrierContinue reading “Direct Exploitation of Wildlife”
Cornwall Beaver Project – Fenced Trial Re-introduction
Talk by Chris Jones in February 2018 The project is based in Ladock, a small village in Cornwall, and began in 2013. This area was chosen, in part, due to the periodic floods that occur there. Though the floods aren’t fatal, they cause a lot of damage and can be life-ruining. It was decided thatContinue reading “Cornwall Beaver Project – Fenced Trial Re-introduction”
Carbon Embodiment and Sequestration of Timber in Construction
Talk by Doctor Morwenna Spear In the UK the timber availability is increasing but the materials can be difficult to secure for building materials due to increased demand. Timber can reduce carbon footprint via lower carbon embodiment during construction and increased carbon sequestration when the trees are growing. The use of biofuels is increasing, andContinue reading “Carbon Embodiment and Sequestration of Timber in Construction”
Parrots and their Experience with the Ever-Expanding Concrete Jungle
Talk by Matt Geary Doing conservation work can sometimes be pretty difficult especially when you’re trying to survey a species that manages to hide, when its need to be counted is greatest. This was the case for Matt Geary and his parrot project. The project was conducted in the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola, with focusContinue reading “Parrots and their Experience with the Ever-Expanding Concrete Jungle”
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