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1. Genetics plays huge part in animal migration - study

   Reindeer from one 'genetic ancestry' travel ten times further on average than others

2. Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

   LJMU, WWF and HUTAN came together to examine better ways of detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, by using drones fitted with thermal-imaging cameras.

3. LJMU scientists part of semi-finalist team in $10 million global rainforest competition

   Scientists from the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences will play a role in helping to improve understanding of the rainforest ecosystem

4. Rare sharks detected around UK with DNA 'traps'

   Technique gives more accurate picture of sea life

5. English all at sea over fish identification - try our 'Name That Tuna' quiz

   Lack of consumer awareness makes conservation of fish stocks more challenging - research

6. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

7. The life of a primatologist

   Meet LJMU primate specialist and lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Dr Alex Piel. He talks about his research on chimpanzees and what they tell us about our own history.

8. Blistering Barnacles! Boat detritus boost for marine conservation

   eDNA from biofouling sponges offers clearer view of marine life

9. Artificial intelligence project is 'future of UK science'

   LJMU research using drones and machine for wildlife conservation is showcased in major Institute of Physics report

10. Professor's shock at destruction of Earth's habitats

    Leading primatologist Serge Wich has expressed his shock after contributing to research which suggests only 3% of the world's land remains ecologically intact with healthy populations of all its original animals.