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Trees can be weeds too – here's why that's a problem

When we think of weeds, often what comes to mind are small, quick-growing plants such as the dandelions or couch grass we might find in our gardens. You may not think of trees as being weedy.

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As Hawaii takes action against octopus farm, Washington state looks to impose its own ban

The owner of a controversial octopus "farm" on Hawaii's Big Island was ordered to "cease and desist" nonpermitted operations in January after a clamor of attention was directed at the small outfit, which charges visitors $60 for the opportunity to touch a wild-caught day octopus.

Los Angeles Times

Gear, goods to celebrate birds and a big global count

If you’re planning to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count this month, or if you just love birds, there’s plenty of gear and goods to help you enjoy them

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Insects are vanishing worldwide – now it's making it harder to grow food

Over the past 20 years a steady trickle of scientific papers has reported that there are fewer insects than there used to be. Both the combined weight (what scientists call biomass) and diversity of insect species have declined. Some studies were based on sightings by amateur entomologists, while others involved…

The Conversation

Plantwatch: the mushroom that is both delicacy and predator

Oyster mushroom feeds on roundworms using a deadly nerve agent that causes paralysis

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Ban on hunting birds with lead shot in EU wetlands hailed as ‘huge milestone’

Law comes into force in 30 countries in move campaigners hope will stop an estimated 1m waterbirds a year dying of lead poisoning

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More than 350 birds found dead at Victorian nature reserve as authorities investigate cause

Parks Victoria has taken samples for testing, with an expert suggesting the source could be avian botulism

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Looper caterpillar outbreak devastates Riverland environment

An insect expert is warning of a "mass emergence of moths" this spring as a native caterpillar destroys the landscape around it.

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Queensland study shows snakes can be good listeners

Australian researchers have shown a lack of external ears is no barrier when it comes to the hearing abilities of snakes.

AAP

Here’s Why Raising Sons Is So Exhausting For Female Killer Whales

Killer whale mothers are known to support their sons more, especially once the daughters have reached adulthood

Zenger

Animal campaigners protest plans for Trowell animal sanctuary

"The Local Council is considering approving plans that would decimate the wildlife habitat on a site that is not only green belt land, but is also assigned as a Local Wildlife Site"

Nottingham Post

Green sea turtle population hit by 'grotesque' illness, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital flooded with cases

A "grotesque" mystery disease is ripping through the green sea turtle population, with a major wildlife hospital warning it has treated almost 80 in the past 12 months.

ABC News

Urgent research needed to understand Hunter koala populations after bushfire devastation

Research is urgently needed to fill knowledge gaps about koala populations in Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, according to data collected by the NSW Environmental Defenders Office.

Newcastle Herald

Neanderthals Hunted In Large Groups, Bringing Down 12 Ton Elephants

They stood up to fifteen feet tall - with enormous straight tusks that reached ten feet in length.

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Fishermen in French Guiana complain of foreign boats overfishing their waters

For years, fishermen in French Guiana, a French territory in South America, have been complaining about illegal coastal fishing. The culprits are wooden boats - called "tapouilles" - that come from Brazil, Suriname and Guyana to take advantage of the rich fish stocks in French waters. Although the problem has…

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Virginia angler strikes gold, as in ‘extremely rare’ golden bass

A Virginia angler caught and released an “extremely rare” golden largemouth bass recently while fishing on the James River.

Daily Mirror

Diver kicks 'cunning' shark in face after 'survival instincts kick in' during attack

Tao Hoogland was diving with his friend Joseph at Shark Bay, Western Australia, on Friday when suddenly they were just inches away from a hungry and aggressive shark

Radio France Internationale

Study shows France's lynx at high risk of extinction within 30 years

The Eurasian lynx is at risk of vanishing completely from France, according to a study released Monday that called for urgent measures to boost the population of isolated wild cats.

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Liverpool Echo

Mystery of hidden grove of rare trees in one part of Merseyside

"They're old and decrepit now, but they're still there."

The Guardian - UK

Lynx in France face extinction with population down to 150 adults at most

Urgent action needed as DNA tests show their genetic diversity is so low they could vanish from the country in 30 years

Daily Mirror

'Warmer winters and illegal hunting could see iconic swans disappear from our skies'

The number of Bewick's swans arriving in England have dramatically reduced over the last several years – from more than 7,000 in 2010 to just 1,278 in 2020

Tribune News Service

As pythons in Florida try to hide, they face a new enemy: possums with GPS collars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Wildlife researchers studying mammals in Key Largo have discovered a potentially groundbreaking — if not heartbreaking — way to locate and kill invasive Burmese pythons, especially the big ones.

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Have you seen this bug? Scientists call on Britain’s gardeners to track elusive aphid

The elusive giant willow aphid goes into hiding in spring. Now the Royal Horticultural Society wants volunteers to help find out why

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Angler lands massive barramundi as bull shark goes after catch

An angler on Australia's Gold Coast has landed a massive barramundi after a ferocious battle that also involved a hungry bull shark.

Salon

Could fruit bats stop the next pandemic?

Bats worldwide are primary vectors for virus transmission from animals to humans

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