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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 · Feb 28, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

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…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

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…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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 · Feb 23, 2025

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 · Feb 23, 2025

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 · Feb 21, 2025

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025