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Britain in 2011 launched a mission to poison every rat on South Georgia Island after invasive rodents devastated seabird colonies; by 2018, native birds were nesting in places they had abandoned for centuries

A daring mission to rid South Georgia Island of invasive rats, which had devastated native seabird colonies for over two centuries, has been declared a resounding success. Launched in 2011, the ambitious project utilised helicopters to distribute bait across the remote sub-Antarctic outpost. By 2018, the island was declared rodent-free,…

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In 1987, the United States decided to capture every remaining wild California condor after lead poisoning, habitat loss, and poaching left just 27 birds alive; today, hundreds once again soar across western skies

Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor's survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Despite breeding successes, the toxin persisted, necessitating strict ammunition regulations. This intervention, though…

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For thousands of years, this giant tortoise has been digging burrows across the Sahara, and scientists now think those tunnels may play a bigger ecological role than anyone realised

Across the harsh, sun-scorched edges of the Sahara and the Sahel, one of Africa's largest reptiles has been quietly doing something that scientists are only now beginning to properly study, digging burrows so extensive that they may be reshaping the very soil around it. The African spurred tortoise, known scientifically…

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Country diary: A single act of care 40 years ago, and we have this splendid, rare colony

Ailsworth, Cambridgeshire: It’s hard enough to find the crested cow-wheat, it would be even harder were it not for one far-sighted warden

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British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds

Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach

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Scottish councils misspend millions in nature funding

MILLIONS of pounds from a flagship Scottish Government environmental fund has been misspent by councils, The Ferret can reveal.

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America's Yellowstone ravens don't follow wolves to find food; scientists found they navigate to places where wolves are most likely to leave fresh carcasses, even when no wolves are present

Ravens, long thought to simply follow wolves for meals, exhibit remarkable memory and planning. New research reveals these intelligent birds revisit known kill sites independently, demonstrating sophisticated spatial memory and foraging strategies. They travel significant distances to these reliable food sources, showcasing a deeper understanding of their environment than previously…

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Why Stephens Island in New Zealand is forever linked to one of history’s most famous cat stories

Stephens Island is a tiny, windswept patch of land in the Cook Strait, wedged between New Zealand's North and South Islands, and for more than a century it has been remembered for one particular story, a cat supposedly wiping out an entire species of bird almost single handedly. The bird…

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Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project

Cornell Lab for Ornithology plans data linkup between app and population monitoring on eBird platform

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Switzerland began planting black locust trees around 1750 to stabilise eroded hillsides and railway embankments, but today scientists say the invasive trees are replacing species-rich grasslands and changing their soil chemistry

A tree once lauded for its environmental benefits in Switzerland has become an ecological menace. Introduced for erosion control, the Black Locust now invades species-rich grasslands, altering soil and crowding out native plants. This invasive species, useful historically, now poses a significant threat to biodiversity, presenting a conservation paradox for…

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Country diary: Our pond is a year old – already dragonflies are emerging

Hitchin, Hertfordshire: The broad-bodied chaser is often the first to arrive at a new pond, and sure enough, I spot an exuvia clinging to a leaf blade

The Guardian - UK

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

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An invasive lupine in Poland’s mountain grasslands is nudging native plants to grow taller, grow thinner leaves, and trade stress defense for speed

A recent study reveals that invasive lupines are forcing native European alpine plants to adapt. Researchers observed that alongside the towering lupine, native species grew taller with thinner leaves, adopting faster growth strategies. This suggests the invader is not just reducing biodiversity but fundamentally altering how surviving plants allocate resources,…

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Canada and Siberia are turning the boreal forest younger, but a new pan-Arctic map shows most of it is still mature and crucial for carbon storage

A new study reveals that despite fires and logging in parts of Canada and Siberia, the majority of the vast boreal forest remains mature, holding significant carbon. Researchers mapped forest ages, finding an average of 112 years. While younger forests dominate disturbed areas, older stands persist, crucial for carbon storage…

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Farmed wetlands in southern Brazil left frogs with more blood-cell damage, and the aquatic species was hit hardest, hinting at a wider hidden cost of agriculture

Frogs in southern Brazil's agricultural wetlands are showing significant DNA damage, a new study reveals. Aquatic species like Pseudis minuta are particularly affected, with higher rates of blood cell abnormalities linked to agricultural runoff. This silent genetic harm highlights how farming practices can impact wildlife beyond visible signs, underscoring the…

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Colourful birds are more likely to vanish, and a global study of 4,334 passerines says the risk is strongest in Indomalaya, Australasia, and the pet trade's shadow

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Listen to Britain’s dawn chorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of birdsong in 50 years

Guardian recreates audio landscape of past filled by loud morning symphony before 73m wild birds were lost

Evening Standard

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames at Mortlake

Experts say that the mammal showed signs of skin damage from fresh water, and appeared ‘skinny’ and ‘not in the best condition’

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The brutal shark attack on a teenage girl that inspired Trump to sign ‘Lulu’s Law’

There are between 60 to 80 known unprovoked shark bites worldwide each year

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Satellite images reveal a massive 5,000-mile seaweed belt stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic

For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic occasionally encountered floating mats of brown seaweed drifting far from land. These patches were largely associated with the Sargasso Sea, a region of relatively calm waters in the North Atlantic where free-floating sargassum has long formed part of a unique marine ecosystem. That picture…

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‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast

Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier

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Why Stockholm releases 10,000 salmon and sea trout beside the Royal Palace every year

Every spring, visitors gathering outside Stockholm's Royal Palace witness an unusual spectacle as thousands of young fish pour into the city's waterways through large pipes. At first glance, the event resembles a public celebration, but behind it lies a decades-long conservation programme aimed at protecting one of Sweden's most important…

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119-year-old whale skeleton returns to museum after ‘significant’ conservation

The whale was caught alongside its mother off the coast of New York in 1907 and belongs to a species that is now critically endangered

The Independent UK

Rio de Janeiro sees demand for whale watching trips after surge of Humpback sightings

Humpback whales are renowned for their extensive migrations, traversing vast distances across major oceans in predictable patterns, often learned from their mothers

Tom’s Guide

Why your birdfeeder becomes a ‘disease spot’ in a heatwave — and how to fix it

Don’t make this birdfeeder mistake in a heatwave: How one step will protect your yard's favorite visitors

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