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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

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Jan 8, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023

Spending law presents challenges for environmental regulators

WASHINGTON — The new year brings challenges to Biden administration regulators: how to handle environmentally unfriendly riders inserted by lawmakers into the fiscal 2023 spending bill.

Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023

Funnel-web spiders not aggressive, just 'misunderstood', say researchers

They are known for having deadly venom but a new study into the behaviour of funnel-web spiders finds they do not automatically resort to aggression.

ABC News · Jan 7, 2023

Warning wombats on brink of being critically endangered as burrows wash out, diseases spread

In an effort to protect wombats during the floods, one animal conservationist has built burrows for the species as it struggles with habitat loss, disease and pneumonia.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

Photo of a black-bellied whistling-duck leads to a rabbit hole of mysteries

A photo of a black-bellied whistling-duck at Wolf Lake forwarded by Dave Gajewski led to the rabbit hole around the mysteries of the species and their advance north; a chance to step back and consider the big picture in the outdoors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Deforestation: proposed EU import ban may fail to protect tropical rainforests and farmers – here's how it should work

Most European consumers’ shopping baskets tend to include items linked to deforestation in tropical regions, involving agricultural commodities such as beef, soybeans, palm oil, cocoa, rubber, coffee, timber and paper. These so-called “forest-risk” commodities are used in thousands of consumer goods ranging from hamburgers to chocolate bars.

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2023

Kangaroo harvesting quota increase despite flooding angers Wildlife Victoria

Wildlife Victoria is calling for a halt to the state's kangaroo harvesting program until an independent survey assesses the impact of flooding on populations of the native species.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

Thermal drones locating elusive northern NSW koalas in area scorched by bushfires

Drones with heat sensing technology are helping researchers find and track koalas in northern NSW after bushfires and floods.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023