Linnean Society Courses

The Return of Britain's Wild Boar - Groundbreakers

Explore the controversial return of wild boar to Britain, their ecological impact, and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence through Chantal Lyons' insightful journey across Europe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Wondrous Birds of Elizabeth Gould - 19th Century Bird Illustration

Discover Elizabeth Gould's overlooked artistic legacy in 19th-century bird illustration. Explore her significant contributions and examine magnificent books preserved in the Linnean Society's Library.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tenacious Beasts - Wildlife Recoveries and Hope

Explore wildlife recoveries and their impact on our understanding of animals, ecology, and conservation with philosopher Christopher Preston. Gain insights into the positive effects of animal returns on biodiversity and climate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Community-Based Conservation - Safeguarding the Snow Leopard in Kyrgyz-Alai

Explore community-based conservation efforts for snow leopards in Kyrgyz-Alai. Learn about local rangers' dedication, challenges faced, and the importance of grassroots initiatives in protecting this majestic species.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Can Birds' Nests Teach Us About Evolution?

Explore bird nest diversity and its role in avian evolution. Discover surprising insights on nest adaptations, ecological impacts, and future challenges in a changing world.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Tree of Life Motif - Honouring Nature in the Home

Explore the "tree of life" motif in design, its cultural significance, and scientific relevance. Learn how this symbol connects nature, mythology, and biology across time and cultures.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Drawn to Extinction - Depicting the Thylacine

Explore the thylacine's extinction, its portrayal in art and science, and how colonial ideals shaped our understanding of Australian mammals. Gain insights into museum practices and their impact on wildlife perception.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Women, Environment and Networks of Empire - The Gwillim Project in Madras

Explore the Gwillim Project's examination of two English sisters in 1801 Madras through their art and letters, revealing insights on natural history, colonialism, and cross-cultural connections.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Return of the Smooth-Coated Otter to Singapore

Explore the remarkable return of smooth-coated otters to Singapore, their adaptation to urban habitats, and efforts to promote coexistence in a 'City in Nature'.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pathless Forest - The Quest to Save the World's Largest Flowers

Embark on a thrilling botanical adventure to study and protect Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. Explore remote rainforests, encounter unique flora, and learn about conservation efforts for this endangered parasitic plant.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Role of Open Data in Preserving Biodiversity

Explore the crucial role of open data in biodiversity conservation, focusing on comprehensive, interconnected information to inform policy, monitor ecosystems, and predict environmental changes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rudbeckian Remains - Wood Blocks and Botany in Olof Rudbeck's Campii Elysii

Explore 17th-century botanical woodblocks from Rudbeck's Campii Elysii. Discover woodcut techniques, block-cutting skills, and rare unfinished blocks, offering unique insights into historical botanical illustration.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wild Echoes - Eco-Acoustic Monitoring and Ecological Mapping

Explore eco-acoustic monitoring for mapping ecological changes. Learn about automated recording devices, machine learning analyses, and real-world applications in forest fragmentation and avian community studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Misreading Climate Change in Bangladesh - Development Narratives and Environmental Impacts

Explore how development projects in Bangladesh, intended for climate adaptation, may exacerbate environmental issues and inequality. Analyze flawed narratives linking interventions to climate change in the Global South.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Knowing and Naming: The Roots of Ethno-Ornithology

Explore the politics and cultural significance of bird naming through analysis of 7000 English folk names, examining how naming practices reflect our connection to nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video