New demon catshark species discovered off coast of Western Australia The newly discovered species was found off the coast of WA's Kimberley region. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Blue Whale Study observes 'quite thin' animals as warming ocean puts pressure on food source Blue whales are beginning their migration north to breed, but skinnier than usual animals spotted off Australia's coast are leaving researchers worried about their food source. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Ecuador seals record debt-for-nature swap with Galapagos bond Ecuador sealed the world's largest "debt-for-nature" swap on record on Tuesday, selling a new "blue bond" that will funnel at least $12 million a year into conservation of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most precious ecosystems. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Adorable pictures of cute 'rare' frogs born at UK zoo for the first time The Cotswold Wildlife Park has become the only zoological collection in the world to successfully breed the species in the last year Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
Edinburgh Zoo delighted as adorable endangered penguin chick hatches The tiny endangered Northern rockhopper penguin chick is the first chick of penguin breeding season at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) venue, born to parents Pinny and Bruce. Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2023
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes endangered penguin chick as first hatch of the year Edinburgh Zoo has shared a photo of its very first Northern rockhopper chick of the penguin breeding season, and excited members of the public have said a trip to the zoo "is on the cards". Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Great pretender: the bird with an Elvis-like quiff that can’t stop mimicking Scientists are learning the secrets of the greater racket-tailed drongo and other creatures in a jungle in south India from the people who have always lived there The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
David Attenborough's tragic loss and close bond with rarely seen children The renowned nature documentary maker married his wife Jane in 1950, sharing 47 beautiful years together Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023
Mexico plans expedition to find endangered porpoises Mexican officials and the conservation group Sea Shepherd say experts will set out in two ships in a bid to locate the few remaining vaquita marina, the world's most endangered marine mammal The Independent UK · May 8, 2023
Frogs in Puerto Rico croak at a higher pitch due to global heating Call of the coquí frog is affected by rising temperatures, scientists find The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
David Attenborough's devastating tragic loss and close bond with rarely seen kids Sir David Attenborough has celebrated his 97th birthday but the much-loved natural historian has experienced heartbreak in his life as well as two children that decided to follow in his footsteps Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023
Urgent warning as plague of poisonous dart-throwing insects to swarm UK The oak processionary moth hair caterpillars have a toxic sting and can even cause harm to a human or animal without any direct contact Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023
Glasgow families given chance to feed sharks at Sealife Centre this summer Visitors can get a real insight on sharks at Sea Life Loch Lomond and even feed some of the majestic creatures, including black tip, white tip and bonnethead sharks. Glasgow Live · May 8, 2023
‘Unique’ frogs in NSW rainforests feared locally extinct after black summer bushfires Pugh’s mountain frog, which has been ‘evolving since Australia was connected to Antarctica’ was worst affected of nine threatened species, researchers say The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023 Cornish farm launches project to triple UK’s temperate rainforest Former soldier is transforming his land on Bodmin Moor with tree planting and natural regeneration
Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023 Terrifying fanged cannibal fish found washed up on beach leaves experts baffled Several longnose lancetfish have been discovered washed up on a beach in Oregon, USA, leading to investigations by experts to find why they left their usual home 3,300ft under water
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 Remains of missing pub landlord discovered inside two crocodiles Mr Darmody’s death is the 13th fatal attack in the Queensland region
Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023 Bone-sharing and ‘separate rooms’ help hyenas, porcupines, warthogs use same den On paper they’re the unlikeliest of bedfellows. Spotted hyenas are known to jump at the chance to crunch a porcupine or warthog, both herbivores who don’t stand a chance against the formidable predators. So how come they can share a home?
Daily Record · May 8, 2023 Urgent warning to gardeners not to pull weeds and 'tame' their lawns this summer The survival of wildlife and bees depends on pollinator-friendly blooms like dandelions.
ABC News · May 7, 2023 The Australian gecko that was named after David Attenborough (for a while) The first animal named after David Attenborough, who turns 97 today, was an Australian gecko. But it didn't keep its name for very long. To understand why we need to go back to an infamous scientific kerfuffle.
ABC News · May 7, 2023 Newcastle council plan aims to create 'pollinator paradise' for native bees near site of first varroa mite outbreak The Newcastle council backs plans to create flora-covered bus stops, pollination walls, and more garden space to bring bees back to the rapidly transforming city.
The Conversation · May 7, 2023 Tail first and making an early splash, some whales just can't wait to be born Did you know whales are born tail first? They enter their water world being able to swim from day dot. From the moment they’re born, their first instinct is to swim to the surface for air.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 Are you a mosquito magnet? Help may be at hand From repellants to app-based mosquito monitoring and a new malaria vaccine, researchers are making important breakthroughs in the fight against the biting insects
Wales Online · May 7, 2023 More than 70 million birds have disappeared from gardens over the last 50 years Almost 30 million house sparrows, 20 million starlings, four million skylarks, two million blackbirds and one million chaffinches have vanished
Wales Online · May 7, 2023 New group of butterflies named after Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron Saurona is one of several new butterfly groups described by an international team of researchers