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New species of box jellyfish discovered in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong university team says it has discovered a new species of box jellyfish in the city's Mai Po Nature Reserve, the first discovery of the venomous species in China's waters.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Wandering albatross spotted off WA coast the oldest in recorded Australian history at 46 years of age

The 46-year-old wandering albatross is the oldest of its species in recorded Australian history — and is known to have raised 11 chicks with three different partners.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Car strikes, bad diets and tree falls are killing Sydney's ibises and WIRES wants your help

Animal rescue group WIRES is trying to recruit more people to volunteer and help a bird that has become an icon of the city since its introduction in the 1970s.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

The hidden concerns of eating raw fish

Sushi, ceviche, crudo, sashimi: They're all wonderful! But there's always potential concerns to be mindful of

Salon · Apr 18, 2023

Otter found dead on Irish beach with beer ring cutting into neck

"It was a real shame. They are coming back but things like that don’t help"

Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' are a problem -- but a lot of thought is going into preventing their spread

Last week, Colombia recorded its first road traffic incident involving a hippopotamus. A car collided with the animal at speed leaving it dead on the road.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023

World’s at-risk kelp forests provide billions of dollars in benefits, study shows

Report highlights environmental and economic impacts of algae threatened by climate crisis, overfishing and pollution

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

How Colorado residents can help protect state’s bat populations from deadly fungus

Wildlife groups and government agencies are trying to mobilize sharp-eyed humans for Colorado Bat Watch, a campaign launched this month to help biologists find bat roosting sites fast enough to save bats from proliferating perils, including the deadly white-nose fungus.

The Denver Post · Apr 18, 2023

Country diary:​ ​The glittering star of many a lawn

Lightwood, Derbyshire:​ Mosses are a wonderfully rich and underappreciated subject – often living right under our noses ​

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Former Scotland's Rural College student set for world-first Amazon expedition

A FORMER Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) student is embarking on the first navigation of the Amazon River from its highest source at the summit of…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023