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Man dead, another in hospital as boat struck by whale

A man has died after being thrown from a boat that was struck by a whale in waters off Sydney.

AAP · Sep 30, 2023

An injured galah taught me that what makes something beautiful is also what makes it fragile

Perhaps it’s naive not to imagine that all of life itself is about accepting the fragility of how easily things break

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023

Spanish griffon vultures are released into the wild in Cyprus to replenish the dwindling population

Wildlife authorities and conservationists in Cyprus are releasing seven imported griffon vultures into the wild after implanting tracking devices, in hopes of ensuring the survival of the birds that are threatened with extinction on the island nation

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening to crops and trees

Illinois says an invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in the state for the first time

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Farmers fear 'devastating' impact as Scottish national park eyes beaver release

FARMERS have expressed serious concerns over the “devastating” impacts of a planned radical expansion of Scotland’s wild beaver population…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Tropical climates are the most biodiverse on Earth − but it's not only because of how warm and wet they are

Life exists in every conceivable environment on Earth, from the peaks of towering mountains to the remote stretches of isolated islands, from sunlit surfaces to the darkest depths of the oceans. Yet, this intricate tapestry of existence isn’t spread uniformly.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Chris Packham joins London protest following devastating UK wildlife report

The National Trust has warned that one in six species across the UK risk going extinct unless urgent action is taken

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Campaigners in protest outside Defra to demand more action to protect nature

It comes after a State of Nature report warned 16% of the UK’s wildlife species are at risk of extinction.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Beavers to be released in two new Scottish locations after licences approved

BEAVERS will be released into two new locations in Scotland after the government’s nature body approved new licences.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

One in six wildlife species at risk of extinction in Great Britain, report finds

Around 16% of 10,000 mammals, plants, insects, birds and amphibians assessed as threatened

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023