Country diary: The abandoned farmhouse has new occupants now Westshiels, Scottish Borders: On a thundery day I pick my way to this remote ruin that hasn’t been in human use for 70 years The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
Illinois, feds must take steps to keep invasive carp out of Great Lakes The Brandon Road Lock and Dam project near Chicago is needed to prevent carp from wreaking ecological and economic havoc on the country’s largest source of fresh water. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022
Watch: Humpback whales crash family picnic in ‘unreal’ fashion A family from Hoonah, Alaska, drove to False Bay recently for a picnic, unaware that acrobatic whales would provide thrilling entertainment. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 10, 2022
Trophy hunting: why a UK import ban threatens wildlife conservation Trophy hunting, where animals with characteristics such as large antlers are legally hunted, and their meat usually eaten - is highly contested. While some argue it is unethical and delivers few benefits, others say it provides an important incentive for conserving threatened species and habitats by helping generate revenue for… The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022
Best spots for nature walks in UK including Brandon Marsh and Looe Island Oystercatchers, spangled button beetles and stoats are among the delights awaiting walkers at Wildlife Trusts' most beautiful nature reserves - including Cornwall, Surrey and Warwickshire Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Mining scares Oliver Ridley turtles away Fewer turtle landings for laying eggs spotted along the coastline of late The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022
Global heating has caused ‘shocking’ changes in forests across the Americas, studies find Trees are advancing into the Arctic tundra and retreating from boreal forests further south, where stunting and die-offs are expected The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2022
St. Lawrence River zones that are hostile to invasive species can be refuges for native fish Biological invasions are among the main factors contributing to the significant decline in biodiversity worldwide. The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022
From 300,000 rabbits to none: a Southern Ocean island is reborn Invasive species on islands: Macquarie Island, a Unesco world heritage site, was being eaten alive until an ambitious eradication programme restored it The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022
Killer Asian hornets invade Britain in record numbers as beekeepers fight back Beekeepers are undergoing special training to keep the record number of venomous hornets at bay in the Channel Islands and prevent them from spreading to mainland Britain Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Beluga whale who got stuck in River Seine dies despite massive rescue operation Rescue divers overnight guided the beluga whale into a net before a crane lifted the mammal from the River Seine in France in an operation which lasted six hours but the mammal later died Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Calls to 'cull the gulls' as birds wreak havoc in Dublin There has been an increase of seagulls in areas of Dublin city Dublin Live · Aug 10, 2022
Kayaker captures 30ft whale on camera during paddle off South West coast The encounter lasted for around 20 minutes Bristol Post · Aug 10, 2022
Stranded whale euthanised after rescue from France's river Seine A beluga whale that became stranded in the river Seine in north-western France was euthanised on Wednesday during an attempt to return it to open sea. Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2022
Bangkok Post · Aug 10, 2022 Beluga whale that was in River Seine dies PARIS: The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022 Beluga whale that strayed into River Seine dies during rescue operation Whale had been lifted out of river as part of ambitious attempt to return it to sea
Reuters · Aug 10, 2022 The beluga whale that was in River Seine has died - local authority The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 ‘We had to euthanise it’: Beluga whale stranded in River Seine dies ‘We are sad to announce the death of the cetacean,’ say local officials
Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022 Underwater and on the surface, drones study Lake Superior's small fish ASHLAND, Min.. — Drones will be patrolling Lake Superior for the next few weeks — some underwater, some on the surface — trying to document how many little fish live in the big lake.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Stranded beluga whale removed from River Seine by net and crane The animal will be driven to a sea port in a refigerated truck
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022 ‘We borrow our lands from our children’: Sami say they are paying for Sweden going green Indigenous reindeer herders fear the drive towards a more sustainable economy is destroying their traditional way of life and cultural identity
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Cornwall kayaker captures ‘thrilling’ footage of close encounter with 30ft whale Rupert Kirkwood, 62, from Holsworthy in Devon, filmed the moment he was circled by a Minke whale for 20 minutes.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022 Birds in Europe Are Less Colorful than 15 Years Ago Due to Climate Crisis, Study Suggests Birds native to Europe are on average less colorful now than observed 15 years ago, according to a new study that suggests the climate crisis could be behind the change. Researchers, including those from the University of the Basque Country in Spain, assessed two populations of blue tits in southern…
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022 Beluga whale lifted from River Seine dies despite rescue attempt A beluga whale which had strayed into the River Seine has died despite attempts to rescue it on Wednesday morning.
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 Launceston thief who scooped coins from monkey enclosure pond 'now at risk of herpes' An intruder who broke into a snow monkey enclosure to scoop coins from a pond could have unwittingly exposed themselves to "potentially fatal" herpes, with authorities urging them to seek immediate medical attention.