Browse the latest news and discoveries relating to animal research at UBC.
News
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July 23, 2026
Insect submariners survive the depths without imploding
UBC researchers discovered a remarkable adaptation that challenges a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean.
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July 6, 2026
How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
Researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks for pigeons, revealing unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones.
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July 6, 2026
How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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June 29, 2026
Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
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March 17, 2026
UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon
UBC researchers found Metro Vancouver’s artificial turf fields leach 6PPD‑quinone—a tire chemical deadly to coho salmon—into stormwater for years after installation, pointing to urgent needs for treatment and safer infills.
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March 11, 2026
Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot
A sweeping new study of the 2021 heat wave reveals major ecological losses—but also surprising species that thrived, offering crucial insight into how climate extremes reshape ecosystems.
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March 9, 2026
Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking.
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December 2, 2025
UBC releases 2024 animal research statistics
This is the 15th consecutive year the university has published the data.
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May 1, 2025
A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut
A new approach to drug design can deliver medicine directly to the gut in mice at significantly lower doses than current inflammatory bowel disease treatments.
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April 22, 2025
How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver
A study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.