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Madagascar’s unique wildlife faces imminent wave of extinction, say scientists

Study suggests 23m years of evolutionary history could be wiped out if the island’s endangered mammals go extinct

The Guardian - UK

Dead 12ft whale washes up on bank of river in UK

Mammal has been sent to Natural History Museum for examination

The Independent UK

First study to estimate 'blue carbon' storage in South Africa is useful for climate strategy

Marine ecosystems have a valuable role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change. That’s because such ecosystems – and, particularly, vegetated tidal ecosystems like mangroves and salt marshes – capture and store a significant amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). CO₂ has accumulated in Earth’s atmosphere at unprecedented…

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How gardeners can boost wildlife and help threatened species

Hannah Stephenson asks Gemma Golding, the newly appointed RHS senior ecologist, how gardeners can become ‘nature positive’.

The Independent UK

Groups seek probe of NY-NJ whale deaths amid wind power prep

Environmental groups and opponents of offshore wind energy want a federal investigation into the deaths of six whales that have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in little over a month

The Independent UK

Humpback whale that washed up on the Atlantic City beach had a large head injury; groups call for wind turbine inquiry

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A young humpback whale that washed up on an Atlantic City beach on Saturday had evidence of a head injury, a large hematoma located just behind the blow hole, an official from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Massive 12ft whale washes up on banks of Kent river sparking coastguard response

HM Coastguard were called to the scene near Sittingbourne, Kent, after the large whale carcass was found along the River Medway, with a team of volunteers helping to investigate

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Halting spread of introduced plant disease Phytophthora dieback vital to saving iconic threatened species

A pathogen branded a "biodiversity bulldozer" is the second biggest threat to native flora and fauna after rabbits but has not received the same attention as other pests. A new trial aims to change that.

ABC News

Victoria's wet few years contribute to booming dragonfly population

Dragonfly populations are booming in Victoria, with swarms of the colourful insects emerging from ponds, pools and waterways thanks to wet weather that favours their breeding patterns.

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Traded biodiversity 'credits' are key to Labor's environmental plans, but critics are not convinced

A market where koala credits are traded is now central to the federal Labor government's plan for halting Australia's extinction crisis, but critics are not convinced that demand is strong enough to make a serious impact on the environment.

ABC News

Invasive rats are changing fish behaviour on coral reefs – new study

Coral reefs are degrading rapidly to the extent that their marine inhabitants must either adapt or die. For many animals, including reef fish, behaviour is one of the first responses to changes in environmental conditions.

The Conversation

Watch: Massive great white shark rescued from net by fishermen

Surreal footage has surfaced showing commercial fishermen rescuing a massive great white shark from a net alongside their boat.

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Watch: Jaws-like panic grips beachgoers, who flee surf in terror

Beachgoers in Brazil screamed in terror with many fleeing from the thrashing water that was darkening, seeming to suggest a shark attack.

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Exotic-looking sea creature normally found in tropical waters washes up on UK beach

Katherine Hawkes initially thought the huge sea creature was a 'seal pup' - but when fully grown the Sunfish can grow up to three meters high and weigh up to two tonnes

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Global pollinator losses causing 500,000 early deaths a year – study

Insect declines mean reduced yields of healthy foods like fruit and vegetables and increased disease in people

The Guardian - UK

The burning question about fungi: what happens to them in extreme heat?

Scientists in Italy are testing the impact of fire and drought to learn how the changing climate affects underground fungal networks

AAP

Arrests at logging protest in NSW forest

Activists have blocked a forest road in NSW to protest logging in the area with environmentalists determined to make it an election issue.

The Conversation

Why we should all learn to love stinging nettles

Thinking of stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) may bring to mind childhood memories of legs burning as you whizzed down country lanes on your bike. Or itchy white bumps blooming on your hands and even face as you foraged blackberries from the hedgerow.

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Dead endangered whale washes up on Mississippi Gulf Coast

Scientists are examining the corpse of an endangered whale that washed up on a Mississippi Gulf Coast beach

Daily Mirror

Half of world's glaciers 'will be gone by 2100' - but singing lessons for birds could help

Nada Farhoud explores new research featuring a group of scientists who have been giving singing lessons to an endangered species of bird in Australia to help preserve the species

The Guardian - UK

Natural History Museum under fire for gagging clause with Danish oil sponsor

Wildlife photography contest that was subject to the agreement described environmental impact of oil rigs in positive light

Bangkok Post

Rare dolphins spotted frolicking in the Bang Pakong River

Three rare dolphins have been spotted in Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao province, alerting the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to send a team to monitor their safety.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Another humpback whale washes onto Atlantic City beach

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach in Atlantic City on Saturday morning, the second time in 15 days a young whale has been swept ashore in the casino town.

The Guardian - AU

Vanishing bird: the mystery of the ‘near-mythical’ Australian painted-snipe

Sightings are so rare that no one has recorded the call of these elusive waders but a mission has begun to finally learn where they go when they disappear

Salon

Earth is turning into a planet of flies

Climate change is killing off cute pollinators like moths and bees — and yielding tons more flies

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