
Acoustic Monitoring For Bats And Birds
Varies by species · Varies by species
Species on The Trail Cam: deer, wild boar, fox, badger, pine marten and otter.

Varies by species · Varies by species

Varies by species

Apps · Homo sapiens digitalis
Salmo salar · North Atlantic Ocean and rivers draining...
Varies by species · Binomial nomenclature
Recall · Myotis recalli
Bat Conservation Trust · Registered charity
Ultrasound recording · Static, unattended monitoring over days...

North American Beaver · Castor canadensis

Canis lupus (Gray wolf) · Appendix II (Strictly Protected Fauna)



Many European wildlife species, from beavers to wolves, are increasingly returning to and adapting to live in human-dominated landscapes.

Wild blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from up to 243 feet (74 meters) and rapidly turn away.

Two new snail species discovered in Montenegro's Komarnica Canyon are threatened by a proposed hydropower dam, scientists warn.

A 2026 genomic study reveals the water-saving CAM photosynthesis in Clusia trees evolved through repeated genome duplication and reorganization.

A new, vividly colored killifish species found in Amazonian streams is already recommended for an Endangered listing due to its tiny, threatened habitat.

Researchers from the University of Sydney have identified two new large stick insect species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified wild populations of the Western honeybee as 'endangered' in the European Union.

A University of British Columbia review finds rising seas could squeeze coastal wetlands, threatening 29 shorebird species.

Social wasps have become unusually scarce in Britain during the summer of 2026.

A new BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are declining, with one in nine threatened by extinction.

An observer on the Isle of Mull describes a dramatic fight between two otters, marked by their distinctive, high-pitched vocalizations.

Animal welfare group GAIA is appealing a permit for a Belgian farm planning to hold 40,000 sturgeon for up to 20 years for caviar.

Wild sooty mangabey monkeys in West Africa climb trees with flexible feet, challenging ideas that human-chimp ancestors needed ape-like feet for climbing.

Scientists have discovered seven new species of Madagascar's elusive diamond frogs, using DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens.

Wild western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been repeatedly throwing rocks at specific trees for more than ten years, a rare cultural behavior.

A report from Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) reveals the EU's Atlantic bluefin tuna farming industry grew from 55,000 to over a million fish.

DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen confirms a distinct Himalayan pangolin species, Manis aurita, in Nepal and northern India. The discovery could help trace illegally traded pangolin scales back to their source.

The Ferruginous Duck, a Near Threatened species, relies on the African-Eurasian Flyway for migration. The flyway stretches from the Arctic tundra to southern Africa and supports 465 migratory bird species.

New research suggests that the human family tree may need a major rewrite, with some scientists arguing that certain species should be reclassified.

HIH Princess Takamado shares her reflections and photographs of booby species, taken on a trip to Japan's Ogasawara Islands, highlighting the Brown Booby's unique hunting method and its role as a guide for fishers.

A British ornithologist has traveled to Nigeria to conduct bird surveys, focusing on species distribution and conservation efforts in the region.

The Crispin migrant, a species of bird, has been spotted heading east in recent weeks.

Gerard Gorman's book offers an in-depth exploration of Europe's five pied woodpecker species, providing detailed descriptions, identification features, communication methods, and ecological insights. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and includes oscillograms to visualize drumming patterns, making it a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts and researchers alike.

A rare bird species has been spotted in the UK, providing a unique opportunity for bird enthusiasts to observe the species in its natural habitat.

Researchers have discovered that dozens of animal species possess enzymes capable of breaking down microbial bioplastics called PHAs, a talent once thought to belong only to microorganisms.

Ferry operator Brittany Ferries has confirmed it will stop transporting live farmed animals from Ireland to France by September 2026 at the latest, following sustained international campaigning by animal welfare organizations.

Dana Rogoz, a well-known Romanian actress, has become an ambassador for the conservation of European bison in the Southern Carpathians. She recently spent five days exploring the rewilding landscape and learning about the efforts to restore the species and support local communities.