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Spiders found weaving larger ‘scarecrow’ versions of themselves to fool predators

Spiders also spotted shaking their webs to create movement of their fake decoys

The Independent UK

Country diary: The strange sight of cattle on sand dunes

Sefton, Merseyside: These longhorns will be here till spring, roaming (almost) free, disturbing the ground, creating a foothold for native wildlife

The Guardian - UK

MPs call for release of 15 penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Cross-party group wants environment secretary to urgently examine moving the birds to a facility ‘better aligned with their needs’

The Guardian - UK

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Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Closing well-known loopholes that allow widescale clearing of native vegetation is vital if the Great Barrier Reef is to be saved, a policy heavy-hitter warns.

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Response 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

An inquiry has condemned the government response to a devastating algal bloom and called for a federal plan to tackle climate-induced ecological disasters.

AAP

‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns discovered in Australia’s goldfields

Discovery in region subjected to mining suggest it could be a species of conservation concern, scientists say

The Independent UK

Country diary: A streak of lemon on a drab moorland day

Blacka Moor, South Yorkshire: Even among the yellowing birch leaves the goldcrest stood out, a slight creature with a mighty presence

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Sea Life London Aquarium faces demand from 75 MPs to free 15 'trapped' penguins: 'It's un-British'

The captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the Sea Life London Aquarium is ‘un-British’, says the MP leading the campaign

Evening Standard

Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals

Deserted conservation promises are a blind spot for global negotiations on climate and biodiversity, researchers say, and are devilishly hard to track.

AAP

Country diary: The muted beauty of moth-trapping in November

Allendale, Northumberland: It’s not too late to set the trap for some wonderful species – not least the remarkable angle shades moth

The Guardian - UK

How many trees a day do we cut down for paper? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Rare footage shows sucker fish as they whale-surf in the ocean's wildest joyride

Scientists have captured rare footage of remoras, also known as sucker fish, hitching rides on humpback whales off the coast of Australia

The Independent UK

The premier, the poet and the fight to save a frog

As amphibian enthusiasts get ready to hop into FrogID Week, hope persists that one of Australia's most bizarre creatures may survive.

AAP

Jane Goodall, the Natural World, and Why I Track Skunks

Whenever I see one, I think: fashion show. Something from Chanel. A bit of art deco. That black and white aesthetic.

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Country diary: Red-hot spindle sets the hedgerow ablaze

Braughing, Hertfordshire: This fiery plant is one of the most startling sights of autumn – and it has a place in history in this county

International Business Times

Coral Reefs: Unlocking Their Vital Importance for Ocean Biodiversity and the Urgent Need for Marine Conservation

Discover the vital coral reefs importance for ocean biodiversity, coastal protection, and marine conservation efforts to save these critical underwater ecosystems facing global threats.

The Independent UK

This ‘spider megacity’ may be the largest web ever found. But what’s inside is even more extraordinary

Researchers say well over 100,000 spiders from two different species coexist in this remarkable underground metropolis for arachnids

The Guardian - AU

‘The ultimate free Uber around the sea’: suckerfish find dream solution to transport woes

Not only do remora fish enjoy a sumptuous feast of whale skin by hitching a ride on cetaceans, they even breathe easier

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We need to restore Britain’s connection to nature

Letter: The country must implement a truly connected system of protected areas to preserve the natural world, says Dr Marcelo Lima. Plus a letter from Elia Kabanov on all the ways nature is around us to notice and enjoy

The Guardian - AU

New Zealanders warned to steer clear of ‘bird of the year’ after dive-bomb attacks

The kārearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction. Experts warn of ‘stark picture’ for Britain’s plants

The fen orchid can now be found in seven locations in England and three in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Galápagos had no native amphibians. Then it was invaded by hundreds of thousands of frogs

Scientists are only beginning to grasp the scale of the issue and understand what impact the tree frogs may have on the islands’ rare wildlife

The Independent UK

Orcas spotted brutally attacking young sharks in feeding ritual

Killer whales may be hunting great whites more often than previously thought

Evening Standard

Concern after Frankie the flamingo takes flight

The bird has been missing since Sunday morning.

The Guardian - AU

Massive crocodile taken to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo despite traditional owners’ anger over removal

Old Faithful, measuring more than 4 metres, rehomed to Sunshine Coast facility after removal from far north Queensland waterhole

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