Freshwater makes up less than 2% of water on the planet, but supports a disproportionate amount of biodiversity. Furthermore, they provide vital ecosystem services. However, freshwater ecosystems are threatened globally by anthropogenic pressures including pollution, climate change and the spread of Invasive Alien Species. Read more
Invasive alien species cost the global economy over US$300 billion annually and cause considerable environmental damage (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-021-02568-7). Read more
Natural populations are often experience a variety of perturbations, ranging from extreme seasonal changes, weather events, disease outbreaks, or anthropogenic pressures. Read more
The increasing rate at which climate change is occurring, and the frequency and magnitude of change, means that environments can be unpredictable, they can change abruptly, and they can be extreme. Read more
The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is one of a handful of extant African megaherbivore species. Unlike other megafauna, hippo are relatively understudied. Read more
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
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