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First trees planted on hillsides as Scottish university's climate project takes root

WORK has begun on a climate change and local habitat project spearheaded by the University of Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

Race To Name Creatures Of The Deep As Mining Interest Grows

In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

Colombia's 'Lord Of The Fruit' Fighting For Native Species

Bent over his cellphone on the terrace of his Bogota apartment, Colombia's "Lord of the Fruit" describes the flavors, textures, and potential uses of rare species to thousands of social media followers.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

From profiteroles to moles: project uncovers gulls’ surprising diet

Salford University findings show gulls are predators – not just opportunists snatching people’s snacks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025

Country diary: The terrible noise of an oak falling upside down

Frome, Somerset: The sight of this great tree pointing down the gorge gives an indication as to its cacophonous collapse

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025

‘A perfect storm’: the dedicated rescuers caring for sodden seabirds blown in by Cyclone Alfred

Birdwatchers’ thrill of seeing birds up close that usually spend their lives at sea is tempered by sadness and pity at the extent of injuries

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout

A switch in diet from fish to pork for the Northern Territory's massive crocodile population is having a big environmental impact, researchers say.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Fact check: Part of a new town in Kent was impacted by a spider’s habitat

A section of the Ebbsfleet Garden City project has been affected by Natural England’s decision to designate a new protection area.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Country diary: Collared doves are such a success story – especially in our garden

Crook, County Durham: They’re determined breeders, but I can’t help but feel anxious watching them nest precariously in the leylandii cypress

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025

National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar

Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplain

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025