Wildlife Biology Courses and Certifications

Studying mammals: Life in the trees

3 ratings at OpenLearn

David Attenborough looks at life in the trees: examining how species have evolved to cope with arboreal living. In this free course, Studying mammals: Life in the trees, you will learn how lemurs, ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Studying mammals: Chisellers

1 rating at OpenLearn

Ever wondered why rats, mice and squirrels seem to reproduce at such an alarming rate? Rodents are among the most successful of all the mammal groups. In this free course, Studying mammals: ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Adobe

Alien Wildlife Biologist Character Design - Part 1

Watch Chris Blackstock design an alien wildlife biologist character in Photoshop, from initial sketches to final design. Learn character design techniques, anatomy tips, and how to create unique companion creatures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Pay Attention to Penguins

Discover how penguins serve as ocean sentinels, providing insights into sea changes. Explore penguin life and culture, and learn why their messages are crucial for understanding our changing environment.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Great Plains Short-Horned Lizard in Canada

Explore the unique adaptations and conservation needs of Canada's Great Plains Short-horned Lizard, focusing on its cold-weather survival and habitat requirements in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Do Owls Randomly Sample Local Small Mammal Populations?

Explore small mammal populations in Drumheller through owl sampling, comparing 20-year data to understand local ecosystem changes and wildlife diversity.

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

AGU

Early Snowmelt Effects on Rocky Mountain Ecosystems

Explore the ecological impacts of early snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains, including disruptions to plant growth cycles and cascading effects on animal species, based on observations from the unusual winter of 2011-2012.

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

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Bringing Back Bison - Scientists in Action - Session 1

Explore the restoration of American bison at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, witnessing scientists perform wellness checks and discussing the ecological impact of this thriving herd near Denver.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

AI for Nature: From Science to Impact

Explore AI's role in conservation, from computational ecology to wildlife biology. Learn how innovative technologies are advancing biodiversity research and environmental protection efforts globally.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Society for Experimental Biology

Touching Extinction - Biological Achilles' Heels and the Survival of Big, Fierce Animals

Explore biological vulnerabilities of large predators and their survival challenges in changing environments. Insights on marine mammals' adaptations, energy demands, and threats from climate change and human activities.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Optimality and Geometry of Foraging in the Wild

Explore how animals optimize foraging strategies using mathematical models and geometric principles in natural environments.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Studying Bird Populations and Communities: Techniques

Explore effective techniques for studying bird populations and communities with Prof. Umesh Srinivasan, covering methodologies for ornithological research and population analysis.

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

Thomas Evans

Introduction to Mark-Recapture Studies and Closed Population Models

Learn about mark-recapture models and closed population studies, including Lincoln-Petersen and Schnabel estimators, to understand wildlife population dynamics and estimation techniques.

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

Entre Mitos y Murciélagos - Explorando su Rol Vital en los Ecosistemas

Desmitificación de murciélagos: descubre su papel crucial en el ecosistema y cambia tu perspectiva sobre estos fascinantes mamíferos alados con la investigadora Kathrin Barboza Márquez.

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