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First case of bird flu in non avian wildlife confirmed in Durham in 2021

Nine otters and foxes have been confirmed with avian flu since 2021, with the first case a fox in Durham

Chronicle Live · Feb 2, 2023

Amid farm losses and fragmented habitats, Kerala struggles to mitigate human-wildlife conflict

“Wild animals have replaced the role of landlords, who were previously the main source of conflict for farmers,” says Thomas K D, a 69-year-old cashew farmer whose crop yield has shrunk to two quintals from the seven before. Sitting at his cashew plantation with banners protesting against official apathy, he…

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2023

Hawaii whale dies with fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach

A whale that washed ashore in Hawaii over the weekend likely died in part because it ate large volumes of fishing traps, fishing nets, plastic bags and other marine debris

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Somerset estate offers rare peek into life of beavers with launch of online tour

National Trust project shows family home of ‘nature’s engineers’ and how they have improved the environment for other wildlife

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Caledonian pinewoods 'on knife edge' as charity calls for bold and urgent action

SCOTLAND’S Caledonian pinewoods are on a

The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2023

Researchers raise concerns after spike in little penguin deaths around Encounter Bay following SA flooding

Eight of the birds have been found dead along South Australia's South Coast over a three-week period.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Government departments at odds over protecting Yabba State Forest near the Sunshine Coast from logging

Queensland's environment department wants much of Yabba State Forest protected — but the agriculture department has plans for selective logging there until at least next year.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Vessel strike blamed for humpback whale's death in New York

Authorities say a humpback whale that washed ashore on a New York beach this week was likely killed by a vessel

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Male quolls in Australia may be mating themselves to death, finds new research

Endangered male quolls could be mating themselves to death, further threatening their existence due to their ferocious sexual appetite, finds a new study.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023

River Nith fish population concerns mean that strict regulations remain

As the new fishing season approaches, warnings have been issued by the authorities

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023