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++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...
I look forward to seeing this book!
Alick Simmons@parliamentarygoose.bsky.social · 2w agoThe proofs for 'The Welfare of Wildlife' are in. Publication by @5mbooks.bsky.social expected early '27. @ruthtingay.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @garethenticott.bsky.social @robthomasbirds.bsky.social @protectthewild.bsky.social
When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this. Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
Nooooo 😭😭😭 devastated to hear of the loss of my friend Gus Mills. What a groundbreaking carnivore ecologist he was, real authority on brown hyaenas, African wild dogs, and cheetahs 😭😭😭
Adam Welz@adamwelz.bsky.social · 3w agoGus Mills, one of Africa's foremost carnivore researchers, has died Press release via Endangered Wildlife Trust: voxlite.evlink17.net/public/messa...
Interested in the evolutionary genomics of host-pathogen interactions or the evolutionary ecology of senescence? 1 week left to apply for the two postdoc positions in our badger - bovine TB project🦡🦠🧪🧬👇
Barbara Tschirren@btschirren.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe are recruiting 🌟2 postdoctoral researchers🌟 for a NERC Large Grant project on the eco-evolutionary dynamics of badger - bovine tuberculosis (bTB) interactions.
NOTE - this badger is anaesthetised (under licence) not dead!! She never left the capture site during the procedure, and was released within an hour of taking this photo
@rosiewoodroffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoApparently a pink nose indicates an albino rather than a leucistic badger
Apparently a pink nose indicates an albino rather than a leucistic badger
@rosiewoodroffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoAfter over 30 years of working on badgers, yesterday for the first time I finally got to see an albino (trapped, vaccinated, and sampled under licence)
After over 30 years of working on badgers, yesterday for the first time I finally got to see an albino (trapped, vaccinated, and sampled under licence)
You can read the new bTB strategy for yourself here eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Cattle to get TB vaccine from 2030 under ‘game-changing’ strategy as badger cull nears ends - Eradication attempts have seen many thousands of cattle and badgers killed but the new strategy is a step change, says the government www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038
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Scientists have known for years that most TB transmission occurs between cattle, but the idea was hard to mainstream because news coverage kept focusing on badgers. So it’s a big win to so far see no pictures of badgers in today’s press
@rosiewoodroffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe new bTB strategy is published! Key points: (1) most cattle get TB from other cattle, so most recommendations target cattle; (2) cattle vaccine rollout by 2030; (3) farmers & vets empowered to improve cattle testing; (4) badger vaccination in priority areas & an end to badger culling
The new bTB strategy is published! Key points: (1) most cattle get TB from other cattle, so most recommendations target cattle; (2) cattle vaccine rollout by 2030; (3) farmers & vets empowered to improve cattle testing; (4) badger vaccination in priority areas & an end to badger culling
@rosiewoodroffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere is something I’m proud of: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Audience at Andrew George MP’s constituency meeting about his private members bill seems split between local housing issues and nature & climate issues… I wonder what he will choose
@rosiewoodroffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoHe’s got it on his list at an event in Penzance right now 🤩
1 May means the start of the badger vaccination and sampling season - great to be out this morning training two @zslscience.bsky.social colleagues. Hoping for a record year this year!
This is the best Valentines thread ever
RSPB@rspb.bsky.social · 6mo agoHappy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox
Well here is some exciting news! Well done Cornwall Wildlife Trust!! 🤩🦫
Our first event on 3rd Feb, Trailblazers & Pioneers, will explore historical insights from ZSL’s rich scientific heritage, and showcase the groundbreaking achievements of today. Hosted by none other than @adamrutherford.bsky.social. Book your free ticket now! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Trailblazers & Pioneers: 200 Years of Wildlife Science | The Zoological Society of London
Explore how pioneering science has transformed conservation over the past two centuries—and how it continues to shape the future.
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Fantastic opportunity for a PhD in #TeamWildDog, please share widely www.trees-dla.ac.uk/projects/man...
Managing disease risks to an endangered species: identifying cost-effective tools through viral genomics and modelling | TREES DLA
Infectious disease represents a growing threat to endangered species, but tackling this threat is technically challenging. Pathogens which cause catastrophic mortality within threatened populations ar...
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I'm v excited to be recruiting a PhD student to work on badger behaviour and ecology! Starting date is March 2026; see the ad here, or message me for more details: www.gregalbery.me/s/March-2026...
Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with these beetles? Six dead or moribund beetles in a small stretch of footpath
💉 Farmer-led project on badger vaccinations begins 🐄 A new project to understand the next steps towards the eradication of a devastating cattle disease is underway, led by farmers and supported by our scientists Learn more about the work here 👉 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
I’m so proud of this new project! (Yes I’m the headless person holding the badger, anaesthetised under licence)
Damian Carrington@dpcarrington.bsky.social · last yr.Farmers and scientists join forces to vaccinate badgers against TB - The groups have long been at odds over culling of badgers in England as a way to control TB in cattle - New project in Cornwall is first farmer-led badger vaccination scheme Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We are hiring x3! As well as 2 seasonal fiekd technicians we are looking for a postdoc to join our Cornwall Badger Project team! Please share widely! careers.zsl.org/vacancies/41...
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project in Field Based | ZSL
View details and apply for this Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project vacancy in Field Based . We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Assistan...
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We are hiring!!! Please share widely careers.zsl.org/vacancies/42...
Cornwall Badger Project Field Technicians in Field Based | ZSL
View details and apply for this Cornwall Badger Project Field Technicians vacancy in Field Based . We are seeking a dedicated Field Assistant to support the Cornwall Badger Project. This hands-...
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Fellow Mammalogists. As many of you are aware, science is in a state of turmoil in the United States. Recent efforts to drastically reduce government workforces and research funding for science will lead to many adverse consequences for Earth’s remaining natural ecosystems.
