Linnean Society Courses

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reptiles on Islands - Gecko Stories from the Indian Ocean Islands

Explore gecko evolution and biodiversity in Indian Ocean islands. Uncover complex colonization histories and speciation patterns through fascinating reptile studies across diverse archipelagos.

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

Edward Lear and His Magnificent Parrots - Ornithological Illustrations of the Psittacidae

Explore Edward Lear's masterpiece of 42 parrot illustrations, delving into its creation, the artist's life, and his connections to 19th-century scientific and artistic communities.

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

The Cactus Hunters - Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade

Explore the paradoxical world of succulent collectors engaging in illicit trade, threatening species they love. Uncover complex motivations beyond profit, delving into desire and anxiety shaping plant futures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Elevating Science: The Power of Photography

Explore how photography enhances scientific communication and conservation efforts, focusing on its role in biology research and public engagement through a scientist's personal journey.

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

The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife - Exploring Species Distribution in 16th-18th Century Britain and Ireland

Explore wildlife in 16th-18th century Britain and Ireland, including extinct species and changing distributions. Discover the research behind the Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife and its historical context.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

One-Way Mirror in the Room - How Language Barriers Impede Conservation

Explore how language barriers hinder global biodiversity conservation efforts, impacting evidence synthesis, local decision-making, and scientific contributions from non-native English speakers.

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

The Enduring Nature of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne

Explore the enduring legacy of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne', its historical significance, and impact on natural history literature with expert Steph Holt from the Natural History Museum.

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

A Wild Dove Chase - Rock Dove Conservation and Hybridization

Explore the overlooked Rock Dove, its hybridization with feral pigeons, and conservation implications. Gain insights into avian genomics and the process of 'extinction by hybridisation' in this ornithological lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video