by TNF | Feb 28, 2019 | Biodiversity, Research
There aren’t many corners of the world left untouched by humanity. Recent research has highlighted that just 23% of the planet’s land surface (excluding Antarctica) and 13% of the ocean can now be classified as wilderness, representing nearly a 10% decline over the... 
by TNF | Aug 27, 2018 | Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration, Research
Although models of climate and vegetation change are greatly improving, they remain far from perfect. For example, on the one hand, recent modeling studies indicate that limiting temperature increase to 1.5°C will greatly reduce the impact on the ranges of insect,... 
by TNF | Feb 15, 2018 | Conservation, Ecological Restoration, Reintroduction, Research, Species Restoration
The Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences Professorship Management of Forested Landscapes in collaboration with True Nature Foundation would like to announce that several opportunities for internships and thesis are open in the Anciles Valley Wildlife... 
by TNF | Aug 18, 2017 | Research
Birds have an impressive ability to navigate. They can fly long distances, to places that they may never have visited before, sometimes returning home after months away. Though there has been a lot of research in this area, scientists are still trying to understand... 
by TNF | Feb 12, 2014 | Research
Wolves were once native to the US’ Yellowstone National Park — until hunting wiped them out. But when in 1995 the wolves returned, something interesting happened: the most remarkable “trophic cascade” occurred. The presence of wolves substantially... 
by TNF | Feb 14, 2013 | Research
Throughout humankind’s history, we’ve driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern cougar, the dodo … But now, says Stewart Brand, we have the technology (and the biology) to bring back species that humanity wiped out. So —...