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Researchers from IGB have examined how effectively Natura 2000 protects listed habitat types in Germany. They also compared Natura 2000 with a hypothetical, ideal network. 

Aggressiveness among animals may increase the longer individuals live together in stable groups. This is the finding of a recent study carried out by researchers from IGB. The study, published in the journal Animal Behaviour used the Amazon molly to isolate the effects of familiarity on behaviour.

Invasive species often go undetected for a long time, or their damaging impacts are not immediately clear says a new study under participation of IGB. 

Two recent studies of IGB-scientist Gabriel Singer: Dried freshwaters play an important role in the global carbon cycle, and are responsible for the release of CO2 and other climate-relevant gases.

Climate change will strongly affect many European freshwater fish species. This is particularly the case for species in the Mediterranean region, according to the latest findings of an international team of researchers.

 Water transfer megaprojects are meant to supply fresh water to the  globe. Researchers have collected the data for comparison and  planning.

Peatland restoration plays an important role in protecting the climate and biodiversity. From 21 to 29 October 2018, Dubai hosted the “Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP13)”. Researchers from IGB accompany the restoration of peatlands with their expertise.

A team of scientists spearheaded by IGB has investigated whether flash photography induces an increase in cortisol levels of fish in aquariums.