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House Mice Are Wrecking The Ecosystem Of California Islands

A plague of house mice is wrecking the ecosystem of the beautiful Farallon Islands of California, according to new research.

Zenger · Sep 29, 2022

Beekeepers and the public warned to stay ‘vigilant’ over sightings of invasive Asian hornets

Asian hornets are not generally aggressive towards people but they are known for preying on other living things

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Real-life sharknado as predators swim in city streets amid 155mph winds

Sharks have been seen swimming over the back fence of a property in Florida as the Sunshine State was battered by 150mph winds. Hurricane Ian led to heavy rainfall and severe flooding

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Country diary: A rare floral resident on the cliffs

Yesnaby, Orkney: Scottish primroses grow only in a few remote spots and finding them is a matter of local knowledge

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

'Deadly venomous' sea snake washes ashore as reptile expert issues warning to public

A "deadly venomous" adult olive-headed sea snake has washed ashore in Torquay, Queensland, with snake catcher Drew Godfrey warning people never to approach them

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

NSW on alert after more than a dozen cane toads found an hour north of Sydney

Agriculture minister says size of colony in Mandalong indicates there could be many more of the toxic intruders in the area

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Chiang Mai's star panda Lin Hui is 21

Chiang Mai Zoo and the Chinese Consulate-General in the northern province celebrated the 21st birthday of the panda known as Lin Hui on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

WA's crayfish, dhufish rely on volunteers to drive Australia's largest seagrass restoration project

Australia's largest seagrass restoration project is helping to stop Western Australia's dwindling fish populations from disappearing forever.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

From fertiliser to phantom: DNA cracks a century-old mystery about New Zealand's only extinct freshwater fish

In 1923, Te Rangi Hīroa (Sir Peter Buck) documented the last confirmed capture of a special fish – the upokororo or New Zealand grayling.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

Secret life of echidnas revealed as native animal uses sensory powers to search for food

Random holes popping up in your garden this spring could be a sign of echidnas if you've got lots of ants, grubs, and things they love to eat on your property.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022