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Rare egg-laying mammal named after Attenborough caught on film for first time

Named after Sir David, Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, has been rediscovered after 60 years.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Elusive Attenborough echidna rediscovered in Indonesia

An elusive echidna feared extinct after disappearing for six decades has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, on an expedition that also found a new kind of tree-dwelling shrimp

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

'Globally unique' Scottish pinewood restoration successful after two decades

A remote fragment of Scotland’s ancient Caledonian pinewood in Sutherland has been restored thanks to two decades of effort, NatureScot reports.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Lost echidna: Egg-laying mammal named after David Attenborough rediscovered after decades

Iconic mammal has ‘spines of a hedgehog, snout of an anteater, and feet of a mole’

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Watchdog details allegations against NSW Forestry Corp

A state-owned forestry corporation has been accused of failing to properly search a forest for the endangered greater glider before logging its habitat.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

Scientists learn secret to hummingbirds’ remarkable agility

Tests exploring how birds navigate gaps smaller than their wingspan shed new light on their ‘amazing abilities’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

What’s special for #birdNov this year? Meet birders who combine art and their love for Nature

Nov is a birder's fav. month, with enthusiasts sharing photos, write-ups, artwork & data

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Daytime search for nocturnal glider sparks new rules

NSW's environmental watchdog is rewriting search rules after the Forestry Corporation looked for an endangered nocturnal glider during the day.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

1 In 5 Endangered European Animal And Plant Species Face Extinction

Agricultural land-use change poses a particularly significant threat, scientists said. 

Zenger · Nov 8, 2023

Number of species at risk of extinction doubles to 2 million, says study

New research on insects – without which the planet would not survive – shows a higher proportion are at risk of disappearing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023