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Harmful NSAIDs continue to be sold in pharmacies around vulture habitats in Nilgiris, study finds

Study finds 50% of pharmacies in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve selling NSAIDs harmful to vultures. Meloxicam, a drug not harmful to vultures, found in abundance in all 6 districts. Vulture population has crashed to less than 1% of 1980s due to use of harmful NSAIDs. Vultures help keep environment clean, but…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why

Most of us find it very difficult to identify different species of eucalypt. You often hear people say they all look the same.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2023

Fly in your drink? Don't be spooked

" If you want the extra protein, you could even swallow the fly"

Salon · Aug 31, 2023

RSPB chief apologises after charity calls ministers ‘liars’ over green policy

Beccy Speight says frustration at ‘weaker protections’ prompted charity’s criticism of Sunak, Gove and Coffey

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

‘Freaky’: Australia’s foraging community shocked after parasitic worm found in woman’s brain

Some swear off picking their own food after infection believed to be linked to collecting and consuming greens from bushland

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023

Mexican Navy hopes to expand net-snagging hooks to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

Mexico’s Navy says it is planning to expand the area where it sinks concrete blocks topped with metal hooks to snag gill nets that trap vaquita marina porpoises

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

NSW forestry agency ordered to stop logging after greater glider found dead

One of the endangered marsupials was found dead close to the controversial operation in Tallaganda state forest near Canberra

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

Telangana’s state bird, palapitta, calls for attention

State of India’s Birds report shows 942 species need conservation priority, incl. Indian Roller (Blue Jay) recommended for IUCN Red List reassessment.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Why it may be time to stop using the polar bear as a symbol of the climate crisis

The warming planet is causing steep declines among some of the world’s 26,000 wild polar bears, but it is not universal and the picture is complicated, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023