Conservation Biology Courses and Certifications

SciShow

Where Scientists Keep the World's Most Endangered Animals

Explore how scientists maintain insurance populations of endangered species worldwide, aiming for future reintroduction to the wild. Learn about conservation efforts and biodiversity restoration.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simons Institute

What Information Do the Voices of African Savanna Elephants Communicate?

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Explore the fascinating world of elephant communication, from husky calls to rumbles, and learn how these vocalizations convey information in African savanna elephants.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Studying Elephant Intelligence

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Discover the extraordinary intelligence of African elephants through wild population studies, exploring their complex social networks, environmental awareness, and the crucial role of elders in survival.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Society for Experimental Biology

Conserving Threatened Species During Rapid Environmental Change - Giant Clams Case Study

Explore strategies for conserving giant clams amid environmental changes, using biological responses to inform effective management and protection of these threatened species.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Managing Black Bears in the Anthropocene - Module 6 Case Study

Explore black bear management strategies in the Anthropocene era, examining human-wildlife conflicts and conservation challenges.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Managing Black Bears in the Anthropocene - Chapter 1, Module 6 Case Study

Explore multistate capture-mark-recapture techniques, vehicle strike impacts, and conflict data to effectively manage black bear populations in human-dominated landscapes.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

How to Find Optimism at a Time of Biodiversity Crisis

Discover how conservation science can foster hope and practical solutions for biodiversity challenges, while exploring evidence-based approaches for creating a future where both humans and nature flourish together.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Understanding Pinon-Juniper Encroachment and Pinyon Jay Conservation for Grassland Management

Explore tools and strategies for managing Pinyon-Juniper woodlands and protecting endangered Pinyon Jays through fire management, habitat mapping, and conservation approaches backed by scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Invasive American Bullfrog Removal at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Discover how wildlife experts combat invasive bullfrogs at Conboy Lake, using strategic removal techniques and data-driven approaches to protect threatened Oregon spotted frogs in Washington State.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Non-Native Fish Management in the San Juan River: Recovery Efforts for Endangered Species

Explore the challenges and strategies of managing non-native fish populations in the San Juan River, focusing on endangered species recovery and effectiveness of removal methods.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Feasibility of a U.S. Certified Healthy Trade Program for Pet Amphibians

Explore the feasibility of pathogen-free certification in US pet amphibian trade, examining industry perspectives and steps toward establishing safety standards for wildlife commerce.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Bullfrog Eradication and Leopard Frog Reintroduction Strategy in Williams Ranger District

Explore the strategic analysis of bullfrog populations in Arizona's Williams Ranger District, focusing on eradication methods and leopard frog reintroduction through spatial data mapping and isolation factors.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Grassland Effectiveness Monitoring Protocol - A Rapid Approach to Evaluate and Monitor Grassland Condition

Learn how to implement and utilize the Grassland Effectiveness Monitoring protocol for evaluating grassland conditions and management outcomes through standardized field assessments and data collection methods.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

The Fishes of Texas Project - Improving Fish Data Access for Research and Conservation

Discover how the Fishes of Texas Project compiles and digitizes freshwater fish data, making it accessible for research and aquatic resource management through an interactive database and citizen science initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Common Threats Lexicon and Metrics for Cross-Boundary Conservation

Explore Utah's innovative Common Threats Lexicon system for coordinating wildlife conservation efforts, improving cross-boundary communication, and enhancing species management strategies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video