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Blue Whales Going Silent May Be A Sign of Worse Things to Come: Here's Why You Should Be Worried

Blue whales are falling silent as marine heatwaves and underwater noise disrupt feeding and communication, signalling deep ecological distress in the oceans.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025

An abundance of butterflies and birds arrived this summer: nature is ready to spring back – if we let it

The recent hopeful surge of some wildlife isn’t down to us. But in an era of climatic decline, it shows the resilience of our fellow species, says Guardian nature writer Patrick Barkham

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Lynx could thrive in Northumberland with most in area supporting return, study finds

Release of 20 lynx over several years into Kielder Forest area would create population of about 50 animals

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

New research reveals elephants have been trying to communicate with us for years

‘Goal-directed intentionality’ was considered to be a unique human skill – until now

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Gardeners urged to collaborate to help moths and hover flies thrive in cities

Researchers found moths and hover flies are more negatively affected by urbanisation than bees

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream

Environment secretary urged to stop drought order that could damage the ecology of River Test in Hampshire

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by record bleaching as oceans warm

New Australian government report finds coral decline across the reef due to ‘climate change-induced heat stress’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

Coral coverage crashes after 'unheard of' heat events

Two of the Great Barrier Reef's three regions have recorded their sharpest declines in coral coverage in four decades as heat stress batters the living wonder.

AAP · Aug 5, 2025

Great Barrier Reef Suffers Most Widespread Bleaching On Record

Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef has suffered its most widespread coral bleaching on record, according to a government report released Wednesday that warns the natural wonder is in dire health.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Officials have shut down the krill fishery near Antarctica early after exceeding the seasonal catch limit for the first time

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025