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One of Los Angeles’ best-adapted urban creatures? Lizards
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 Center for California Conservation Science
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Tropical forest ecosystems bounce back much faster than we thought
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.
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Adapting oak trees for climate change, one acorn at a time
La Kretz postdoc Ryan Buck, an evolutionary biologist working in the Sork Lab, is a co-author on recent studies that use cutting-edge gene sequencing to save oak trees.
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Announcing Winners of the 2026 La Kretz Center and Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards
Congratulations to our 2026 awardees!
La Kretz Center Partners with Turtle Survival Alliance on Joint Initiative to Transform Turtle Conservation
The Atlas of Turtle Genomes for Conservation is a national effort to generate high-quality genomic reference maps that will revolutionize conservation and support the repatriation of trafficked turtles.
In memoriam: Morton La Kretz, 100, alumnus, environmental champion and lifelong supporter of UCLA
Morton La Kretz served on the IoES advisory board and established the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science. Administered through the IoES in partnership with the National Park Service, the center is a pioneer in science aimed at preserving California’s rich biodiversity.
