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Country diary: For a moment it’s just me and a golden plover

Northam Burrows, Devon: This glowing bird is not quite sure what to do with itself, and nor am I

The Guardian - UK

Little Penguin found attacked on Newcastle beach is returned to sea

The Little Penguin had been attacked by a sea eagle or a dog when it was found with life-threatening injuries, vet says

Newcastle Herald

Researchers discover new orchid species

Researchers from the Prince of Songkla University have discovered a new species of orchid, Aphyllorchis periactinantha, found at the Paribatra waterfall in the southern province of Songkhla.

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Australia to make area the size of Germany a marine park in Southern Ocean

Plan to triple size of Macquarie Island protection zone to shield ‘remote wildlife wonderland’

The Guardian - AU

Good or bad? Some 'invasive species' can help native ecosystems thrive

Whether or not invasive species threaten native biodiversity and ecosystems has been a point of debate amongst researchers for years.

The Conversation

Government plans to protect marine area the size of Germany around Macquarie Island

An area roughly the size of Germany is set to be added to Australia's protected marine zones, safeguarding the future of millions of penguins, seals and sea birds on Macquarie Island.

ABC News

Menindee mass fish kill: thousands of carp dead amid water quality fears

Deaths the result of deoxygenation caused by carp population boom at NSW weir, primary industries department says

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Woman finds bizarre GIANT tooth from 20ft shark in fascinating discovery on beach

Leah McLamb and her husband Josh drove three hours to a beach in North Carolina, US, when they spotted a "giant" fossilised tooth believed to come from a great white shark

Daily Mirror

Previewing fishing prospects for Braidwood Lake before opening day

Braidwood Lake, the cooling lake in southwestern Will County, has come a long way from as a fishing destination from 15 or 20 years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Florida wildlife officials signal resistance to fishing gear bans at Skyway Fishing Pier

After more than two hours of discussion, Florida wildlife commissioners Tuesday signaled their hesitance to approve monthslong bans on certain fishing gear for anglers at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, despite thousands of birds becoming entangled in recent years.

Tribune News Service

In defence of vultures, nature's early-warning systems that are holy to many people

With their long, featherless necks and stern-looking faces, vultures are an easy target for people’s fear and loathing. In books and films, they usually appear as a forewarning of bad things to come. And they are often used to describe someone who benefits from the misfortune of others.

The Conversation

104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Shark populations have been declining for years, largely due to overfishing. And for years, the solutions offered by researchers have included increasing the number, size and effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPA) and improving the global management of sharks and stingrays in fisheries that catch them.

The Conversation

Protected birds shot, trapped and poisoned in rising crimewave across the UK

Nada Farhoud looks at what is behind the rising crimewave of protected species of birds being shot, trapped and poisioned - as rare goshawks, golden eagles, barn owls, peregrine falcons and white-tailed eagles are among the victims

Daily Mirror

Bird flu kills sea lions and thousands of pelicans in Peru's protected areas

Bird flu has killed tens of thousands of birds, mostly pelicans, and at least 716 sea lions in protected areas across Peru, the authorities said, as the H5N1 strain spreads throughout the region.

Reuters

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Botswana has seen a huge spike in rhinoceros poaching over the past 5 years

There's been increased demand for the endangered species' horn by some east Asians who believe it has medicinal properties.

Irish Mirror

False widow spider caught eating shrew as Irish scientists investigate

A pygmy shrew was captured on a spider’s web on a bedroom window, the noble false widow spider then paralysed and hoisted the shrew up before eating it

The Conversation

Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 has sent economic, social and political shock waves around the world. In a newly published policy brief, we and other researchers and conservation scientists describe how these effects extend to biodiversity conservation efforts far beyond Ukraine.

The Independent UK

‘Enigmatic’ catfish species that dwells in complete darkness found in India

Newly discovered fish species survives in environment with less oxygen concentration

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The Mushroom Speaks review – an eccentric, awe-struck ode to fungi

Director Marion Neumann not only pays tribute to the magic of mushrooms but claims they could save humanity from the coming climate apocalypse

The Guardian - US

Florida researchers capture invasive pythons by attaching GPS collars to prey

Burmese pythons, which can grow up to 20ft, have surged in south Florida due to snake owners releasing them when they get too big

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: It’s started – the blue tits are house-hunting

Langstone, Hampshire: They’ve been popping in and out of the nest box we put up, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll sign on the dotted line

ABC News

Blue whale sighting near Esperance's Cape Le Grand could be a first for the region

John Totterdell was finishing a southern bluefin tuna survey near Cape Le Grand when an enormous icy blue shape emerged near his boat. It was the first time he had ever seen the world's largest animal in the area.

ABC News

Sea urchin harvest trial brings scientists, traditional owners and fishers together to help save kelp forests

It's been a creeping problem along the coastline of south-eastern Australia for decades. But scientists, traditional owners and commercial fishers are joining forces in a trial project to help save Australia's Great Southern Reef.

Daily Mirror

Scientists step closer to discovering reason zebras have 'optical illusion' stripes

Researchers at the University of Bristol have been investigating the theory the wild animals developed their black and white markings to put off bugs from biting them

The Conversation

Noble false widows: the tiny spiders taking a big bite out of British and Irish wildlife

Over the last two decades, an uninvited guest has made an appearance in and around homes throughout western Europe, including Britain and Ireland, as well as west Asia and the Pacific coast of North and South America.

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