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Wildlife lover captures incredible close encounter with humpback whales off coast of Lewis

Rosie Barrett was delighted to see the stunning creatures off the coast of the Isle of Lewis.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022

Six plants to keep spiders away as they head for our homes in September

Mating season will see spiders come out of the shadows in a few days time

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Mayor calls for end of shark nets at Sydney’s Bondi beach

Paula Masselos says the nets aren’t effective and catch too many non-target marine animals – with better options available

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Climate stress can give bumblebees asymmetrical wings, study finds

Bees ‘may be in for rough time’ over 21st century as hotter and wetter conditions affect development

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Kookaburra numbers declining in major eastern Australian cities

A new study finds that Australia's iconic kookaburras and galahs are being forced out of our biggest cities by competition for food and habitat.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Bird put to sleep to end suffering after leg partially amputated by illegal trap in Lanarkshire

The Scottish SPCA are appealing for information after the Jackdaw was found caught in an illegal springer trap by a member of the public. They believe the trap was set up deliberately.

Glasgow Live · Aug 17, 2022

Conservationists thrilled to see new eggs from endangered osprey at Port Lincoln

Birders hope ospreys are taking to a series of artificial nests on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula as laying season starts.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests 1st in 75 years in Louisiana

The world's smallest and most endangered sea turtle has hatched in Louisiana's wilds for the first known time in 75 years

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Cameras strapped to dolphins capture surprise sea snake feast

A dolphin has been filmed hunting and eating sea snakes in what researchers say is the first time the behaviour has been observed.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Mine-hunting dolphins filmed hunting and eating venomous sea snakes

Unique footage from US Navy sea mammals captures bursts of sonar clicks and victory squeals after grabbing meal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022