Nature reports

For the first time worldwide, the complete DNA of all Asian elephant subspecies has been mapped. It has also been genetically confirmed that the Sumatran elephant is a distinct subspecies – a population listed as Critically..

After centuries of hunt, habitat loss, and disruption, some sea turtle populations in the Caribbean Netherlands appear to be slowly recovering. The report State of Nature Caribbean Netherlands shows that protection works. But it..

With increasing pressures on the world's biodiversity, the need for effective nature conservation plans rises. In Indonesia marine protected areas are created to protect marine ecosystems like coral reefs. However, many management..

Over the past century, the growth of tropical trees has remained minimally affected by droughts. As a result, the rate of CO2 sequestration in tropical wood has been fairly stable. These are the main findings of a global study,..

Guppies adapt remarkably quickly when faced with predators. In an experiment, researchers from Wageningen University & Research observed changes in reproduction and body shape within just three generations. ..

The National Geographic Society has announced that Mirte Bosse, biologist and geneticist at Wageningen University & Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is among the winners of the 2025 Wayfinder Award. The official award..

A recent study by behavioural biologists from Wageningen University & Research and the German Primate Research Centre has uncovered a remarkable phenomenon among wild chimpanzees in West Africa: the use of stones to produce sound,..

A new study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. Several shark and ray species were detected in and around Dutch wind..

After a winter that was slightly drier than usual, the extremely dry spring is putting the Dutch water system under pressure. Groundwater levels have dropped significantly below the normal level for this time of year in many..

Dunes are considered to be essential for coastal protection. In countries like the Netherlands, where one third of the country is below sea-level, it is crucial to understand how they grow. Sand will play a role, of course, but..