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Brit shares horror of being surrounded by killer whales who 'headbutted' boat

The sailor with five years of experience described the orcas' movements at first as "a bit of a headbutt" before it turned serious and the ship began to flood

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

'Clubbing a bunny to death is very effective but it sure does look bad': the inside stories of urban animal control

In July 2022, a walrus, affectionately nicknamed Freya, was culled near Norway’s capital city in the Oslo fjord – crowds of people approaching her meant there was a potential risk to human safety. The loss of this charismatic and seemingly peaceful animal sparked a global outcry. Last month, an online…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2023

Bid to transform Dumfries and Galloway landscape inspiring change across Scotland

The Threave Landscape Restoration Project is a 100-year plan from the National Trust of Scotland to transform a disused dairy farm

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Rare orchid flowers for first time in UK at Kew Gardens

The Florida Ghost Orchid was previously on display at the Chelsea Flower Show last week

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023

Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods

Brazil’s coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are endemic – they are found nowhere else on Earth. The southwestern Atlantic is home to 111 endemic reef fish species,…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

Chelsea flower show garden inspires additions to pollinator-friendly plant list

Scientists monitored the Royal Entomological Society’s garden and listed its most bug-friendly plants

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

Boy stung by box jellyfish at Darwin's Casuarina Beach, prompting dry season warning

Lifesavers warn residents and visitors in the Northern Territory to take precautions against box jellyfish this dry season after a child is stung at a popular Darwin beach.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Here’s proof fishing bans leave plenty to eat, says study of Mexico marine park

Scientists compared catch data from four years before and after a permanent ban and found minimal impact on commercial fishing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

Country diary: Tick-tock, it’s tick o’clock

Porlock, Somerset: Beware these tiny blood-sucking arachnids – they are thriving in the countryside and urban parks after the wet spring

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters

Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general.

WEKU · May 31, 2023