More than 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania beach Ninety whales were still alive on Wednesday but refloating efforts are difficult due to rough ocean conditions The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
More than 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania Only 90 of the 157 stranded marine animals appear to still be alive as rescue teams race against the clock to save them. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025
Pod Of 157 Dolphins Stranded On Remote Australian Beach Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Bull shark bites off both hands of woman on beach ‘after she tried to take its picture’ Canadian tourist was on beach in Turks and Caicos when she was attacked in the water The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
I’m obsessed with fish that clean other fish: they remember their clients, much like a hairdresser I’m campaigning for legal protection for cleaner fish, because no one has done a proper assessment of the impact of removing them from Scottish reefs The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
All the animals reintroduced in Britain: Beavers released for first time in centuries Scientists also hope wolves will be next to join bison and beavers growing list of species being introduced to nature Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Tree-killing beetle found to be attracted to Britain’s most common spruce Discovery of pest in UK raises fears for Sitka spruce, which accounts for half of country’s commercial plantations The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Reintroducing wolves in Scotland could help native woodlands, experts say REINTRODUCING wolves in the Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 per… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025
‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025
WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
Habitat banks: how law to boost wildlife in England is faring one year in Developers must now offset damage to nature by achieving a 10% biodiversity net gain – but is buying up pockets of land and rewilding them the answer? The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
What Happens If A Humpback Whale Swallows A Kayaker? Possible Scenarios Emerge After Dramatic Event Captured on Video While paddling in what appeared to be an inflatable kayak, Simancas was suddenly engulfed by a humpback whale as it surfaced with its mouth wide open International Business Times UK · Feb 14, 2025
Richest nations ‘exporting extinction’ with demand for beef, palm oil and timber Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
Dad Records His Son Getting Swallowed By A Whale, Now The Son Shares His Incredible Survival Story "I thought I had been eaten." A Chilean father recorded the terrifying moment in which a killer whale nearly swallowed his son whole during a kayaking trip. The post Dad Records His Son Getting Swallowed By A Whale, Now The Son Shares His Incredible Survival Story first appeared on Bored… Bored Panda · Feb 13, 2025
Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025 WATCH: Kayaker Swallowed and Spit Out by Humpback Whale in Shocking Video A kayaker in Chilean Patagonia had a terrifying close encounter with a humpback whale that briefly swallowed him—before quickly releasing him unharmed.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025 Five ways humans have scuppered the love lives of animals Frustrated with which dating app to use? Unable to find “the one”? Spare a thought for some of the animal kingdom, where humanity has hampered their efforts to find a mate.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025 Lake Victoria is turning green – the deadly bacteria behind it Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green.
Salon · Feb 13, 2025 Lost anglerfish adored by internet Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper
AAP · Feb 13, 2025 Hot crocs struggling to keep cool as climate warms Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025 Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world’s most frequently reported seafood-borne illness.
The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025 Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world Crocodiles are hardy creatures, capable of adjusting their behaviour to cope with the heat of the tropics. But there’s a limit to their endurance.
The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025 Love rats: Canadians get chance to feed rodents named after old flames to owls Program is meant to help the endangered northern spotted owl – and it’s only C$5! – but rat lovers are not amused
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025 Nominate your invertebrate species of the year We’re asking readers from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our second Invertebrate of the Year competition
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025 England’s wildlife watchdog failing to protect crucial sites, say campaigners In three years Natural England has designated just two new SSSIs, which protect areas from development
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025 Country diary: A performance by a heron that’s worthy of applause Wolsingham, Weardale: They’re unlikely to survive winter without eating fish, but catching one is an act that requires some highly refined skills