£5,000 reward offered after poisoning of two white-tailed eagles A post-mortem examination found the birds had been poisoned with insecticide bendiocarb. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
White tailed eagles found dead in Co Antrim 'poisoned' according to post mortem Police are investigating the deaths which were described as 'a blow' to the population Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023
European pond turtle could return to British rivers and lakes Conservationists say reintroduction of reptile could contribute to restoring ancient biodiverse wetlands The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
Wasps are smart, mean and misunderstood Wasps are so smart they engage eavesdrop on their rivals and can remember human faces. We should protect them Salon · Jul 7, 2023
Country diary: This cauldron of industry now seethes with wildlife Derwenthaugh Park, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead: Damselflies, orchids and thumbnail-sized toadlets are just the start of the delights at this country park The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
Bay Area birdwatchers mourn the failed rescue of 'Tuffy,' the kidnapped baby hawk Tuffy, the immature red-tailed hawk who was "adopted" by a family of bald eagles and studied closely by a group of astonished Bay Area birders, has been found dead. Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023
Great white sharks coming to UK waters Climate change and seal migration are causing the predators to swim north Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023
Grey whales seen seeking human help to remove parasites Captain of tourist boat from Baja California, Mexico, says grey whales return repeatedly for ‘grooming’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Great white sharks could soon appear in UK waters as researchers rush to Cornwall Marine experts Ocearch, who track sharks' migration around the planet, believe great whites could soon head for UK waters off the Devon and Cornwall coast as the predators swim north Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
Earlier spring equals fewer baby birds Birds are trying to adapt, but can't quite keep up with the earlier arrival of spring Salon · Jul 6, 2023
Tory MPs back mandatory swift bricks in all new homes to help declining birds Calls grow for legislation requiring developers to include hollow bricks for endangered nesting species The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Map shows where biggest shark species are found in UK waters Britain is regularly visited by the ocean’s second largest fish and several other sizeable sharks The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Country diary: Freshwater shrimps scoot around the splat Porlock, Somerset: This puddle has been supporting life in the dry weather, and not just the hedgehogs The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Japanese knotweed and other invasive species may be costing UK £4bn a year Ash dieback most damaging, while cost of tackling alien species has more than doubled since 2010, says study The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Miami Herald · Jul 5, 2023 ‘The sargassum season for Florida is gone’: Mysterious seaweed disappearances continue The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt once loomed over Florida beaches, threatening to send ashore piles of sulfur-scented seaweed that would smother sea turtles, aggravate asthma and turn away tourists. Now, scientists say the seaweed belt has suffered a mortal blow after a month of unusually strong winds.
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023 Why there are fewer insects on UK farms than there were a century ago -- and how to restore them Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Great white sharks could soon appear in UK waters as researchers head to Cornwall in search Research group is coming to the UK in hope of finding great white
Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023 Nine new jobs available at Chester Zoo - including penguin keeper and £32k salary Chester Zoo is giving people the opportunity to work directly with its animals
Dynamite News · Jul 5, 2023 Study reveals how Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in pollinators According to new research, using an omega-3 rich oil known as "ahiflower oil" helps protect honey bee mitochondria against neonicotinoid pesticide damage. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Cost of Japanese knotweed on the UK economy revealed According to a new report, the cost has more than doubled in just 12 years
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Invasive spotted lanternflies are back, killing trees, threatening agriculture and changing the taste of honey PITTSBURGH — On a muggy afternoon on Pittsburgh's North Shore, it felt good to step into the shade beneath a leafy tree. The smell was sweet and a sound suggesting rain was made by the patter of white sticky droplets falling on and around me.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 Birds may ‘divorce’ due to promiscuity or long spells apart Monogamous birds switch partners for reasons similar to human breakups, scientists say
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Elephants vary what they eat for dinner each night, study suggests It is well known that the animals eat leaves, yet figuring out exactly what kind they eat can be more complicated.
The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023 How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world What do the following changes have in common?
Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023 Seabirds hit by marine heatwave under threat with urgent action needed, nature charity warns Tory ministers urged to intervene to throw struggling seabirds a 'lifeline' after sea temperatures around the British isles spiked by an unprecedented 4-5C.