Gardeners urged to ‘keep it local’ when creating a wildflower meadow Experts say neighbourhood varieties will suit an area’s pollinators, and that caution is needed when buying generic seed mixes The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023
Selectively removing vines from trees could improve forests and absorb more carbon, study finds Jack Putz has studied vines for 50 years. Now he has co-authored a study on how controlling them could improve the health of trees in the world's forests and increase their carbon uptake. ABC News · May 7, 2023
Butterflies named after Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron Scientists have given the new genus the name Saurona. The Independent UK · May 6, 2023
Dead whale removed from Bridlington beach after becoming tourist attraction East Riding of Yorkshire council were able to remove 17m carcass without cutting it up in large-scale operation The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury tells Charles ‘we crown a King to serve’ during sermon The Archbishop also spoke of Charles’s priorities as monarch. The Independent UK · May 6, 2023
Crocodile numbers rising in Queensland but culling is not necessary, researchers say The first fatal attack in more than two years reignites debate about rising crocodile numbers in Queensland, but researchers say removing them from waterways is unlikely to prevent attacks on humans. ABC News · May 6, 2023
'Freaky-looking' fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches Several scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes known as lancetfish have washed up along a roughly 200-mile stretch of Oregon coastline, and it’s unclear why The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
David Attenborough claims King Charles was 'mocked' over conservation passion Sir David Attenborough has reflected on King Charles' love for conservation and believes that the Mponarch "very clearly" understood the importance of the natural world Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023
David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation ‘full backing’ The broadcaster said the coronation will be ‘deeply moving’ Evening Standard · May 5, 2023
How archaeologists can help us live with wild animals For thousands of years, people in the British Isles lived with and depended on wild animals for food and clothes. The land teemed with species such as deer, boar, wolves, lynx and beavers. Then came farming, population growth and industrialisation. Many species were hunted to extinction and their habitats were… The Conversation · May 5, 2023
Humpback whale found on Scots beach died 'after getting tangled in creel lines' When fully grown the mammals can reach up to 56 feet (17 metres) in length and may live for around 50 years. Daily Record · May 5, 2023
Experts warn wild salmon in Wales could go extinct within the next two decades Welsh rivers have seen a 70% loss of wild Atlantic salmon in the last 25 years. Wales Online · May 5, 2023
Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show The juvenile female was found dead on a sand bank at Loch Fleet nature reserve, Sutherland. The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
A warmer planet, less nutritious plants and … fewer grasshoppers? Higher levels of CO2 are changing micronutrients in grasses, trees and even kelp The Hindu · May 5, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023 Huge ten-foot shark armed with 100 razor-sharp teeth found off British coast Fisherman Barry Trevett discovered the smalltooth sand tiger shark off the coast of Lyme Regis, Dorset, and kept it in his refrigerated van for experts to examine it
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 ‘Anti-cannibalism’ hormone found in locusts could lead to pest control breakthrough Discovery of hormone’s effects can provide a target for locust management strategies
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Golden orb spider spotted eating microbat in Far North Queensland Megan Wright has a "healthy respect" for the spiders that live around her home north of Cairns, but admits being "very excited — and horrified" when she noticed a big golden orb spider eating a bat caught in its web.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Ghost mushrooms spotted in Sydney as NSW Poisons Information Centre warns against foraging Recent sightings mark the beginning of the mushroom season but the NSW Poisons Information Centre warns it is also the time of year when it receives a spike in calls.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Goats deployed across Gold Coast hinterland, northern NSW help landowners tackle rampant weeds An increasing number of landowners and councils, along with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, are using goats in the battle against invasive plant species.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 ‘We feel more prepared’: Farne Islands face another season battling avian flu Hazmat suits have replaced tourists at the important UK sanctuary for breeding seabirds off coast of Northumberland
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Learn to think like a plant: five questions to think about if you want to keep your houseplants healthy You don’t drown by falling into the water; you drown by staying there (Edwin Louis Cole).
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Vagrant, machine or pioneer? How we think about a roving eagle offers insights into human attitudes toward nature The Steller’s sea eagle is one of the largest and most aggressive raptors in the world. With an 8-foot wingspan and striking white markings, these birds tower over their bald eagle cousins.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Chimpanzees can combine calls to communicate new meaning – study Researchers suggest this ability might be evolutionarily more ancient than previously thought.
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Lickable toads and magic mushrooms: wildlife traded on the dark web is the kind that gets you high The internet has made it easier for people to buy and sell a huge variety of wildlife – from orchids, cacti and fungi to thousands of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, corals and other invertebrates.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 Country diary: A healthy population of rare caterpillars Porlock, Somerset: The conservation projects appear to have worked, and next month heath fritillaries should be gracing these woods