• 16 Jul 2025

    Bird Uniqueness Increases the Further South You Travel

    SAEF scientists have revealed that bird uniqueness increases the closer you get to Antarctica. The ground-breaking discovery demonstrates that endemism (when a species is unique to a location and found…
  • 10 Jun 2025

    A new model for more targeted conservation in a changing climate

    An innovative new method developed by a SAEF-led research team aims to help conservationists identify more targeted and effective ways to protect wildlife and ecosystems. With climate change forcing more…
  • 30 Apr 2025

    It’s not (only) a numbers game: where species live matters

    All species differ in terms of their commonness. Some are rarely seen; others are everywhere you look. But as it turns out, those that fall somewhere “in-between” have the greatest…
  • 31 Oct 2024

    From Penguins to Petrels: Why Antarctic Birds Matter Worldwide

    New research reveals that most birds worldwide share similar traits, such as body size and diet. Yet, some stand out from the flock and many of them reside in the…