Myth versus memory – why Nessie spotters haven’t got the hump
New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that those who claim to see the Loch Ness Monster are not influenced by traditional depictions of what she looks like.
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Capercaillie brood numbers soar with humane predator strategy
A new study from the University of St Andrews reveals that non-lethal predator management has successfully doubled capercaillie brood numbers in targeted areas of Scotland
Nessie loves a sunny summer’s day – how anecdotes become data
New research from the University of St Andrews has used a database of Loch Ness Monster reports to translate anecdotes into data.
Vaquita porpoises escape extinction longer than expected
Critically endangered vaquita porpoises are escaping extinction longer than expected, leading to speculation they may have found ways to evade deadly fishing nets, according to a new study.
New project puts Gulf of Mexico dolphins at risk of extinction
A proposed land management project could cause a population of dolphins in the Northern Gulf of Mexico to become functionally extinct, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews.