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Out today in Science Advances. We trace the evolutionary history of a trait under sexual selection in a genus of dancing manakins. Co-led with HC Lim. science.org/doi/epdf/10.11…

More on fancy yellow and white birds! smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national…

[New paper] A Malayan tapir in Singapore? Yes, on Ubin Island! Malayan tapirs are not considered part of the resident fauna in Singapore, but one stayed from May—Aug 2024. The first paper from my mouse-deer fieldwork is on a much bigger ungulate. (1/3) lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/upl…

Equally fascinating art and science at the Mason Biology research semester poster session and BioArt competition.

Genetic diversity has declined within two-thirds of more than 600 species over the past three decades, according to research published in Nature. The findings highlight the need for conservation efforts to prevent genetic diversity loss. spklr.io/6013FKFD

#GeorgeMasonResearch ESP Dept GMU research is highlighted in this piece: Researchers 'more than excited' after confirming sighting on wildlife cameras: 'Only about 2,500 ... are estimated to be left' thecooldown.com/outdoors/malay… College of Science

The weather is nice out in DC. It's about time people take a walk and get some exercise.

More details coming soon, but mark your calendars ... Breakout meeting for Society of Systematic Biologists The Society of Systematic Biologists - will be Jan 9-11, 2026 in Baton Rouge! Topic is 'The Importance of Natural History Collections' Jeremy Brown is primary organizer ssb2026.github.io

OSCAR-URSP undergrad Aaron Morton shares exciting DNA metabarcoding results on rainforest bird diets at the College of Science research colloquium.

A vital genomic resource for the critically endangered Mountain bongo—fewer than 100 left in the wild—led by PhD student Karen Holm. This iconic African species is managed under the AZA SSP. 🧬 academic.oup.com/g3journal/adva…

The Museum will be holding a booth at the Festival of Biodiversity by National Parks Board this weekend! Come on down to learn more about our specimens and much more!

Kudos to Field Museum, Dave Willard and volunteers for their persistence. The McCormick Pl is now a much safer building for migrants. nytimes.com/2025/05/20/cli…

We’re calling for applications for the Yang Chang Man Research Fellowship in Biodiversity and the Leo Tan Research Fellowship in Biodiversity, designed to empower early career researchers of Southeast Asia’s biodiversity. 🔗: lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/jobs/research-…