Browse the latest news and discoveries relating to animal research at UBC.
News
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March 18, 2024
Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
According to the study, plant-eating animals are more active while carnivores more cautious around humans.
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November 29, 2023
Your local sea snail might not make it in warmer oceans – but oysters will
The frilled dog winkle may sound like a complex knot for a tie, but this local sea snail holds clues to our warmer future, including a dire outlook for species that can’t move, adapt, or acclimate as fast as their environment heats up.
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November 28, 2023
UBC releases 2022 animal research statistics
UBC’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2022 is now available.
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November 7, 2023
Cracking the code: Why songbirds are larger in colder climates
Scientists, including those from UBC forestry, use genome sequencing to find out.
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August 30, 2023
Fish buffered from recent marine heatwaves, showing there’s still time to act on climate change
Fish were surprisingly resilient to marine heatwaves before 2019, highlighting the need to keep seas from warming further, according to new research
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August 14, 2023
Just how smart are ‘trash pandas’? Volunteer your backyard to help scientists find out
This summer, you can turn your backyard into a raccoon IQ test to help researchers figure out just how brainy your average ‘trash panda’ is.
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June 21, 2023
Biodegradable gel shows promise for cartilage regeneration
A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new UBC research.
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May 8, 2023
Bats in Vancouver: UBC researchers to study secret city nightlife
They live among us and eat pesky insects, but unless you’re armed with an ultrasonic microphone you may never notice our nocturnal neighbours: bats.
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January 12, 2023
Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and 'forever chemicals' have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C., including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
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November 10, 2022
UBC releases 2021 animal research statistics
UBC’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2021 is now available.