Yihew Biru is a wildlife ecologist and conservation scientist serving as a faculty member at a leading Ethiopian higher-education institution, specializing in animal ecology, human–wildlife interactions, and biodiversity conservation. He holds advanced degrees in biology and ecology with specialization in wildlife management, complemented by professional training in conservation planning and ecological monitoring. His experience spans academic teaching, field-based research, community-centered conservation projects, and leadership roles in collaborative initiatives addressing biodiversity loss, ecosystem health, and sustainable natural-resource management. His research focuses on the ecology of large mammals, avian diversity, insect biodiversity, zootherapeutic knowledge, and human–wildlife conflict, producing widely cited publications on elephant feeding ecology, pastoralist perceptions of wildlife, bird species composition in wetlands and community-managed conservation areas, butterfly diversity, zootherapeutic animal use, and conservation challenges across multiple Ethiopian landscapes. He has contributed to capacity-building programs, interdisciplinary conservation platforms, and stakeholder-engagement efforts within protected areas and community-based conservation projects. His achievements have earned him institutional recognitions for academic excellence, merit-based research awards, and invitations to serve as reviewer and editorial contributor for reputable ecological and biodiversity journals. He is an active member of national and international professional societies in ecology and conservation biology and holds certifications in ecological field methods, data analysis, and community-based conservation approaches, demonstrating sustained commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and supporting evidence-based biodiversity conservation in Ethiopia.
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Featured Publications
Biru, Y. (2012). Food habits of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Ethiopia. Tropical Ecology.