Biology

People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks

People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks

UBCO researchers caution about the balance between seeking or protecting nature

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UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander

UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander

Study includes implications for climate resilience, adaptation after fire or flood

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Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou

Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou

Researchers say warming climate allowing deer to expand their range

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Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers

Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers

Reforestation requires decades to support southern mountain caribou, UBCO research shows

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Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year

Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year

UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity

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Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife

Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife

UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field.

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UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer

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Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee

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New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya

New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya

As protective trees are damaged, landscapes change, lions adapt their diet

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Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

New BRAES director Dr. Adam Ford hopes UBC Okanagan research will lead the way for protecting local ecosystems.

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