UPDATE: Thank you for the overwhelming interest and helpful responses to our survey, which is now closed. We anticipate opening applications for our new masters course in human-wildlife conflict in 2027. Please follow our accounts to stay tuned for future updates!

WildCRU, Oxford@wildcru.bsky.social · 2w ago

Would you like to study for a degree in human-wildlife conflict and coexistence at the University of Oxford? Help us shape the new course by letting us know your thoughts in this very short survey 👉 forms.gle/HGZc9Ar1SWyy... Thank you! @biology.ox.ac.uk @mplsoxford.bsky.social

Research doesn't end with data collection or analysis. Publishing research strengthens the scientific record and enables others to build on existing knowledge. @diogoverissimo.bsky.social explains why publishing is a practical necessity & an ethical responsibility 👉 wildcru.org/news/why-do-...

Our research spans 9 countries across Southeast Asia, where our team works with valued partners to understand tiger ecology, reduce human–tiger conflict, model habitat connectivity and help inform national conservation strategies. Learn more 👉 wildcru.org/species/tige... 1/2 @biology.ox.ac.uk

We believe that the most effective conservation is grounded in evidence. From mitigating human–wildlife conflict to informing global policy & supporting species recovery, our research helps turn knowledge into action for wildlife and the people who share those landscapes. Our work 👉 www.wildcru.org

WildCRU’s 2025 Impact Report is live! From understanding wildlife behaviour and threatened populations to supporting community-led conservation and informing policy, WildCRU's research is helping deliver positive outcomes for people and wildlife drive.google.com/file/d/1UcQP... @biology.ox.ac.uk

Putting people at the centre of wildlife conservation is essential. Researchers and conservationists must understand and respect the rights, needs and circumstances of people living alongside wildlife for effective conservation. Listen to Women in Wildlife podcast 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/7Lzy...

Deer management is often seen as highly divisive, but is public opinion really that polarised? Researchers surveyed 4,830 people across four U.S. regions and found surprising agreement. >66% of respondents supported deer management when it improved outcomes for people and nature. 1/3

Would you like to study for a degree in human-wildlife conflict and coexistence at the University of Oxford? Help us shape the new course by letting us know your thoughts in this very short survey 👉 forms.gle/HGZc9Ar1SWyy... Thank you! @biology.ox.ac.uk @mplsoxford.bsky.social

WildCRU is saddened and proud to remember its 40 year association with Michael ‘Gus’ Mills, whose pioneering research, deep knowledge of Africa's carnivores, and lifelong dedication to conservation left an extraordinary legacy. Read David Macdonald's tribute: www.wildcru.org/news/gus-mil...

Can video games encourage people to care about biodiversity? 🎮 Researchers reviewed 380 papers covering 450 video games across 5 languages to find out how gaming links to nature engagement. Read the paper led by WildCRU’s Katie Blake 👉 doi.org/10.1145/3811... 1/6

New paper out today! We found increased oral vaccine bait uptake by Ethiopian wolves soon after deployment of baits; in areas further from human settlement; and areas with lower domestic dog density. Read the full paper here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Designing effective oral rabies vaccination strategies for endangered carnivores: Lessons from bait uptake in Ethiopian wolves

Our methods and framework offer valuable insights for designing effective oral vaccination strategies in wild carnivores globally, especially where domestic animal interference threatens wildlife hea....

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Can oral vaccination help save one of the world's rarest canids? With approximately 500 Ethiopian wolves remaining, rabies transmitted by domestic dogs is one of the greatest threats to their survival. @bethpreston.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

17 years of camera-trap data from Brazil's Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve reveals the first estimates of survival and recruitment for Amazonian jaguars. Paper led by Raíssa Sepulvida & coauthored by WildCRU’s Gui Costa Alvarenga 👉 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 1/3

Large carnivore coexistence in Europe is at a critical point, with the European Commission's downlisting of wolves potentially leading to increased use of lethal control. What do people really think about killing wolves, lynx, and bears? 👉 doi.org/10.1098/rspb... 1/4 @biology.ox.ac.uk

Sophie Lund Rasmussen’s dedication to hedgehog research, conservation & science communication has been recognised through the naming of a new ward at the Parisian wildlife rescue centre 'Le Centre de Sauvegarde de la Faune Sauvage - Erinaceus France' 🦔 @biology.ox.ac.uk @drhedgehog.bsky.social

Congratulations to the new Dr Jennifer Linden! 👏 Jenny assessed potential impacts of climate change on endangered African wild dogs, finding that environmental change could drive widespread but spatially variable declines in the species. Well done from everyone at WildCRU!

We are delighted to be part of an exciting new chapter at Pembroke College, Oxford, made possible through the longstanding generosity of Dr Thomas Kaplan. The new Recanati-Kaplan Minerva Institute will bring together experts to tackle global challenges in conservation and security. 1/2

We welcomed Bryan Leonard (University of Wyoming) to discuss satellite data, migratory corridor conservation & the cost of connectivity in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Bryan shared insights on how property rights, markets & policies shape environmental & economic outcomes. @biology.ox.ac.uk

Daniella Skinner (Mabula Ground Hornbill Project) shared the challenges that the Southern Ground Hornbill faces, leading to a 70% decline in the species' former range in South Africa. Her research also explores the African hornbill trade and contributes to international policy.

Amy Dickman was invited to experience The Lion King to celebrate Disney’s collaboration with the National Geographic Society. Amy later spoke at London Zoo, sharing insights from the field and discussed the importance of protecting wildlife and ecosystems in East Africa for future generations. 1/2

What do people really think about reintroducing species to the wild? At a late-night event at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Josh Sains and Darragh Hare invited visitors to take part in a pilot study on unlicensed species reintroductions, sometimes called "guerrilla rewilding."

The Bornean ferret badger (Melogale everetti), currently listed as Endangered by the IUCN, is endemic to Sabah and remains one of Borneo's least-known mammals. New research identifies the last refuge of this rare species. 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 1/2

Lynx are often apex predators in healthy forest ecosystems but their conservation and reintroduction can be controversial. WildCRU researchers are investigating public perceptions of lynx reintroductions and what the implications could be for biodiversity and local communities. @biology.ox.ac.uk

Amy Dickman joined OPEN Conversation: 'Policy Is Political: What Does That Mean for Academic Engagement?' During the panel, Amy shared her experiences of working in policy for wildlife conservation, using science to inform sometimes controversial conservation policies.

Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN)@oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"I don't want to get political but my research suggests ....." If you're in Oxford on 9 June do join us at @stannescollege.bsky.social for a fascinating discussion on the politics of policy and what this means for academic-policy engagement.

Tune in to the Nature Conservation Talk Show The Morally Contested Conservation Project explores challenging issues at the intersection of wildlife conservation & economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, focussing on perspectives of communities living alongside wildlife 1/2 @biology.ox.ac.uk

Congratulations to @wildcru.bsky.social and the Animal Vibration Lab, who have been recognised in the @ox.ac.uk VC Awards! WildCRU won the Global Impact Award while the Animal Vibration lab were shortlisted for their Seismic Senses exhibit for the Research Engagement Award 👇

WildCRU and Animal Vibration Lab recognised in Oxford VC Awards 2026

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WildCRU wins the Vice Chancellor’s ‘Making a Difference Globally’ Award! The award recognises the exceptional work of the team, who share their expertise globally to build local capacity, support equitable livelihoods, strengthen policy, and improve human-wildlife coexistence. @biology.ox.ac.uk

In celebration of WildCRU’s shortlisting for the Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2026, the team shared their amazing work at yesterday’s research showcase. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow researchers, students and the public. Keeping our fingers crossed for the ceremony tomorrow!

The WildCRU team will be sharing their research at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards Showcase tomorrow, celebrating the group's hard work to understand and protect species around the globe. WildCRU has been shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor's 'Making a Difference Globally' Award. @biology.ox.ac.uk

Today is World Otter Day! 🦦 Otters are not just cute, but they are also the perfect animal to study. They have relatively small linear territories which they mark with spraint (poo). Researchers are looking at stress levels in otters and how they vary with population density 1/3 @biology.ox.ac.uk