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Cop16 nature summit agrees deal at 11th hour but critics say it is not enough

UN biodiversity conference in Rome ends with fragile accord but questions remain over whether funding will emerge

The Guardian - AU

Botanic gardens are struggling to keep up with the biodiversity crisis – here’s what they can do

As I wander around Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a tree called the Wollemi pine often catches my eye. It’s one of our rarest trees, and a distinctive looking pine, with broad needles and bark that reminds you of coco pops.

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The secret lives of polar bear families

Despite being the largest land carnivore and a top Arctic predator that can weigh over 600 kg, polar bears start off surprisingly small. Blind, almost hairless, and weighing just 600g at birth, cubs are born in maternity dens under the snow. These snow caves keep newborns warm and safe for…

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UK bumblebee numbers fell to lowest on record in 2024, shows data

Bumblebees declined by almost a quarter compared with the 2010-2023 average, according to conservation charity

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World’s largest insect faces extinction: how to save two species of Africa’s giant Goliath beetle

One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by the west African cocoa industry and, to a lesser extent, by the international trade in dried insects. Luca Luiselli, a…

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Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm

After two years of record-breaking ocean heat, scientists are assessing the impacts of the world’s fourth mass bleaching event on coral reefs around the globe. At least 74 countries and territories are confirmed to have experienced coral bleaching since the spring of 2023.

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‘Now more than ever’: The life-saving reason behind an Australian zoo’s plea for deadly spider donations

Australian Reptile Park in Sydney is seeking more male funnel-web spiders during ‘very slow season’

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South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy

Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th century for a range of commercial, subsistence and ornamental uses. Today, every area of the country has been invaded by a variety of these plants. The most species are found in the Western Cape, Eastern…

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Missing fisher believed to have become entangled while retrieving shark, NSW police say

Search for man dragged overboard near Newcastle during fishing competition hampered by fast-moving currents

The Guardian - AU

More than half of countries are ignoring biodiversity pledges – analysis

Many of the nations gathering in Rome for Cop16 have offered no plans to honour their agreement to protect 30% of land and sea for nature

The Guardian - UK

Wildlife returns to Hackney Marshes after community-led rewilding project

Environmental groups are celebrating after bringing local wildlife back to Hackney Marshes following the erosion of habitats in recent years.

Evening Standard

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s hiring freeze could push an owl toward extinction, environmental group warns

The northern spotted owl is already facing habitat loss and competition with invasive species. Losing the ability to monitor the bird could come with major consequences

The Independent UK

Tiny Ice Age fly discovered living in Highland mountain loch for first time

A TINY species of fly which lived during the Ice Age has been discovered living in a loch in the Highlands ...

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Anthony Albanese under pressure on salmon farming from both conservationists and industry

The future of Tasmanian salmon farms has become a political issue centred on whether they can coexist with the endangered Maugean skate

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Richard Brock obituary

Other lives: Veteran BBC Natural History Unit producer who worked on David Attenborough series including Life on Earth

The Guardian - AU

Worm-like creature with ‘dark secret’ wins New Zealand bug of the year award

Velvet worms have rows of pudgy legs, skin speckled like a galaxy and dissolve their prey with sticky goo

The Independent UK

From an Aztec god to Minecraft star. Why does Mexico love the axolotl so much?

Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian

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'We Will Save Them': The Quest To Rescue Nearly Extinct Rhino

Two rhinos munch serenely on grass as the sun rises over Mount Kenya, oblivious to the massive global endeavour to prevent them being the last of their kind.

The Independent UK

Tasmanian authorities begin euthanising stranded whales

Attempts to refloat the surviving animals proved ‘challenging’ and ‘dangerous’

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Whales may be left on beach after grim euthanasia call

Wildlife authorities have been forced to euthanise dozens of false killer whales after a mass stranding involving 157 at a rugged beach.

The Guardian - UK

Four seals die on Norfolk coast after contracting bird flu

Experts raise fears for England’s largest colony at Blakeney Point as they conduct tests to identify source of infection

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Expanding seaweed farms pose a risk to vital marine life

Seaweed farming is a rapidly expanding global industry. As a food resource, it has high nutritional value and doesn’t need fertilisers to grow. Seaweed provides valuable habitats for marine life, takes up carbon and absorbs nutrients, plus it helps protect our coastlines from erosion.

Evening Standard

Experts give up hope for more than 150 false killer whales stranded on remote beach in Tasmania

Only 90 of the 157 stranded whales are still showing signs of life, said wildlife officials

The Independent UK

Scientists perplexed to see wild fish recognise specific humans: ‘It was like they were studying us’

Fish may use visual cues to identify specific humans even when faces are covered

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