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A giant oarfish: the mirrored harbinger of earthquakes

Oarfish swim vertically, moving up and down and side to side like a cursor. It would be easier to believe they do not exist

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2023

Successfully managing forests must include stewarding the hidden life belowground

Half of the biodiversity in forests is unseen because it lives belowground. These organisms are miniscule in size, but their importance to the ecosystem is enormous.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023

Australian effort to contain fire ants hampered by funding shortfall, documents show

Invasive Species Council releases material showing contrast between original $133m plan to fully eradicate the ants and $89m ‘revised work plan’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2023

Volunteers wanted to live on remote island and count seals for annual survey

Manx Wildlife Trust said they need two enthusiastic volunteers to conduct the 11-week survey.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

The enigmatic Indian eagle-owl

Indian eagle-owls have recently been classified as a species distinct from Eurasian eagle-owls. They are imposing birds, with a wingspan of 6ft and ear tufts that may ward off predators. Little is known about them as they are nocturnal, but they are found across the Indian peninsula and are not…

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Wayanad farmer sets a model for conservation of wild orchids

Orchid farming is a hobby for many and an income-generating activity for others. For V.U. Sabu, an innovative farmer at Pothukety in Wayanad, it is a mission to collect and propagate wild orchids.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Orcas ‘attacked’ my boat too. What does this say about the sea?

Violent interactions with humans off the Iberian coast have caused alarm but mystery still surrounds the apex predators

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Scientists Just Scanned the Brain of an Animal That’s Been Extinct for 87 Years

Using a 140-year-old piece of brain tissue, we may know more about the Tasmanian tiger’s brain than before.

Inverse · Aug 5, 2023

Wildlife lovers fear for nature reserve threatened by Cambridge university building

Plans to construct accommodation for students near wildlife oasis have sparked a row between conservationists and the college

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Why have the birds disappeared from my garden?

The RSPB explains why you may not see your feathered friends in summer.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023