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Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds

Researchers found that most birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent – meaning they absorb light through their bodies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Not a tall tale! U.S. saw a massive drop in the number of unprovoked shark attacks in the last year

The number of global unprovoked bites are down by nearly half from last year

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Invasive Australian crayfish in Texas waters causing concern for wildlife

‘Given the size it’s definitely a threat... It’s a top predator,’ a researcher said

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

A national survey will map the impact of a deadly mite to safeguard Australia's honey bee population and the many growers that rely on pollination.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Toads on the road! Volunteers prepare for amphibian migration season

The Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group is hoping to help more than 3,000 amphibians reach their ancestral breeding lake.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

UK conservation goals insufficient to save ants and bees, says expert

Science committee chair calls for monitored species to include groups such as moths, lice and hymenoptera

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025

John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx or 'any large carnivorous animal'

JOHN Swinney has said his SNP Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

Britain has a new snake species – should climate change mean it is allowed to stay?

All animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This “climate envelope” partially determines where animals are found, but the continued existence of many species now rests on the outcome of human-driven climate change.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025

Whale song more similar to human language than previously thought – study

Research has revealed a previously undetected ‘language-like structure’ in whale song that was thought to be unique to human language.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Humpback whale song and human language are more similar than you might think. Here’s why

Researchers have found a pattern indicating certain ‘words’ are used more often than others – but humans won’t be speaking whale any time soon

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2025