Jason G. Goldman

Lions on the Ledge.

The article focuses on conservation efforts and the decline of African lion populations. It states that eight of nine lion populations in West Africa are in decline, while only the Serengeti lion population in East Africa is doing positively. It mentions that most lion populations in southern Africa are still thriving as they live in fenced-in parks and reserves, or live in deserts that are inhospitable to humans. It comments on problems with wildlife management of small fragmented landscapes.

Bonobos Like Bullies

The article discusses the study led by evolutionary anthropologist Christopher Krypenye which revealed that bonobos prefer to be with others with aggressive behavior.

Wag the Lizard

The article focuses on leopard geckos in the highlands of Afghanistan that possess self-amputation ability, called autotomy, which allows them to shed their tail when attacked, and a study by biologist Kevin Jagnandan and others on how the gecko adapts to losing its tail by taking sprawled posture.