Sir Stephen Fry has been appointed as the new Patron of the Primate Society of Great Britain, following Jane Goodall's passing. The PSGB works on conservation, research, and education to protect primates and their habitats, facing threats from habitat loss and climate change.
A new study found that road traffic kills almost a third of hedgehogs in some British populations each year, with smaller populations at risk of collapse and local extinction. The research reveals that even small amounts of roadkill can have devastating effects on already small populations.
Research suggests that facially expressive individuals are liked more by others, both independently and in conversation partners. They also tend to achieve better social outcomes in negotiations and conflict resolution.