Wildlife in the Dark – Surveying the Unknown

Location: Mulranny Arts Centre, Mulranny, Co. Mayo F28 F8N8

We still know relatively little about wildlife in the dark. Many species are largely or solely active during this period and if we aren’t looking at the right time, we are unlikely to be able to discover and study them. Surveying wildlife in the dark and especially the tropics comes with many challenges. In Indonesian Borneo there are many pressures to develop land. Biological research is essential to support the continued preservation of conservation areas.

A study involving an Indonesian/UK scientist skills-swop involving day, and for the first time, night surveys, led to the discovery of species that were not known to be in the region and therefore helped support the preservation of the habitat for the future.

Join Louise for a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of studying wildlife after dark, and the discoveries that become possible when we look beyond daylight hours. Her story reveals how sharing skills and knowledge across borders can help us understand—and protect—the remarkable diversity of life hidden in the night.