All posts by Daniel T Cross
Marine mammals live longer in zoos thanks to better animal care
Life expectancy in four studied marine mammal species has increased by over three times in zoos and aquariums.
Bacteria can help us eliminate plastic waste from the seas
We need to tackle plastic pollution by developing creative new technologies to deal with it.
New approaches are needed to stop the killing of orangutans in Borneo
Thirty percent of villages interviewed by scientists reported that orangutans had been killed in the last five to 10 years.
Wild elephants are great at solving problems, scientists find
Individual wild elephants have different willingness and abilities to problem-solve in order to get food.
Deforestation leads to the prevalence of viruses
The destruction of tropical rainforests harms the diversity of mosquito species, causing more resilient species to become prevalent.
European politicians ‘have a moral obligation’ to tackle air pollution
:We need to remind people that any time you breathe, you are breathing something toxic into your body."