Dr. Antonio Uzal is an associate professor of conservation biology at Nottingham Trent University whose research focuses on how human activities shape ecological processes and wildlife populations. He earned his Ph.D. at Bournemouth University, following earlier degrees in biology and ecology from the University of Oviedo in Spain.

His work centers on understanding how population density and human pressure influence the way animals use resources and move across landscapes. By studying species ranging from deer to wolves and feral horses, he examines how ecosystems respond to disturbance and how large mammals adapt to changing conditions.

His research contributes to applied conservation efforts, including restoration ecology, wildlife management and reducing human-wildlife conflict. By linking ecological theory with field-based data, his work supports practical, evidence-based approaches that inform policy and on-the-ground decision-making.

In the field, he studies wild mammal populations using methods such as radiotracking, ground counts and camera trap surveys, building a detailed picture of how animals move through and respond to human-shaped landscapes. Early in his career, long evenings spent tracking wolves in Spain—often alone and in near silence—sharpened his understanding of predator behavior and the complexity of natural systems.

Through this work, he helps bridge the gap between ecological research and real-world conservation, providing the tools needed to manage wildlife and restore ecosystems in an increasingly human-influenced world.