UCLA biologists have discovered a fungus decimating amphibian populations around the world can live-and infect frogs-in their burrows, helping inform a captive rearing and reintroduction program to protect the species.
UCLA College’s new “Cabinet of Curiosities” podcast explores the fang-tastic North-South collaboration
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
All are invited to participate in new program from UCLA and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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A one-day conference on investigations into the destructive 2025 LA fires.
Topics include factors determining structural survival, the impact of zone zero on home survival, the role of fuels management, urban tree survival, landslides, and pathways to reducing future fire risk…
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Ryan Buck joined an interview with KCRW to comment on his California Oak genetics research and what his findings suggest about the future of oaks in the face of climate change.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Joseph Curti spoke with the LA times on rabid bats in Los Angeles and how to handle a bat encounter.
La Kretz postdoctoral researcher fellow Ryan Buck talks about UCLA's partnership with The Nature Conservancy to study plant DNA to help California’s oak trees adapt to climate change.
The UCLA La Kretz Center & Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards is an opportunity for UCLA student scientists to receive funding for research proposals related to environmental, ecological, evolutionary, and/or…
Marymount Highschool's magazine highlights how students of their SAILL program worked under former La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellow Dave Daversa to study the stress responses of Western Fence Lizards in urban environments.
Applications must be submitted by September 28th to qualify for the two year fellowship.
La Kretz Postdoctoral Fellow Joey Curti recently sat down with Climate Dispatch to discuss how Southern California bat populations are impacted by artificial light.
Congratulations to La Kretz Postdoctoral Fellow Devon DeRaad on this prestigious award and for being recognized for his work investigating bird speciation.
La Kretz Postdoc Ryan Buck spoke with Spectrum about his work gene sequencing California oak populations to build climate-resilient forests.
Our Annual Report showcases the research, programs, and events supported by the La Kretz Center and the Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Reserve in 2025. It also reflects on the legacy…
The UCLA Newsroom spoke with UCLA La Kretz Center Director Brad Shaffer about a few urban reptiles found locally and the important ecological roles they play.
La Kretz postdoc Timo Metz is first author of a new study that found animals returned to deforested land much more quickly than scientists originally thought.