In a recently concluded project, hornbills were monitored upon release by radio telemetry to find out how well they do in the wild compared to conspecifics that have never been in captivity. Another goal is to understand their role, and those of other fruit-eaters, in the seed dispersal of forest trees, 60% of which are dependent on animals for seed dispersal.
Another topic we pursue are invasive species like the Marine or Cane Toad (Rhinella marina), which have an unknown impact on the native soil fauna that badly needs to be studied. These are just a few examples of our conservation related research projects.