Size matters when it comes to preserving biodiversity in natural areas. Larger and strictly protected areas are clearly more effective, according to biologists.
Four projects in which Utrecht researchers are the secretary on behalf of the consortium, receive over 19 million Euros from the Dutch Research Agenda.
Three researchers from Utrecht University and the Hubrecht Institute have been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant. The 2 million Euro grants enable researchers to further extend their scientific endeavour.
We should assume that animals can have feelings. From an ethical point of view this should be leading in our dealings with animals, according to behavioural biologists.