Notes from the lab.
Field updates, new collaborations, and writing on the species conservation tends to overlook.
A collaboration with Opwall
As we face unprecedented challenges in biodiversity conservation, RARElab is teaming up with Opwall in a new partnership to demonstrate how combining different approaches and expertise can create…
Taxonomic biases in conservation: How research and funding leave most species behind
Conservation efforts are vital for protecting biodiversity, yet they overwhelmingly favour a small subset of species. Two recent studies reveal a troubling pattern: conservation research and funding are…
Meet the Founders: Annika Neuhaus
I grew up in a family of nature lovers. My father, a microbiologist, passed on his enthusiasm for animals, plants and ecosystems to me at an early age.…
Meet the Founders: Andrew J. Fairbairn
I've been interested in nature and science since I was young. My middle school science teacher played a big role in this. I often stayed after school to…
The Importance of Studying Lost, Rare, and Understudied Species
At RARElab, our mission is to shed light on the often-overlooked corners of the natural world. We focus on researching and conserving three critical groups of species: the…
Understanding Species Extinction and the Enigma of 'Lost' Species
We are currently experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity. Species are disappearing at an alarming rate, and many more are on the brink of extinction. Among these, a…