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Troop of Japanese monkeys in Tasmanian park to be sterilised and die out amid inbreeding fears

Monkeys, which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024

Naughty or nice: the sustainable seafood recommended for the Australian summer

GoodFish’s sustainable seafood guide suggests oysters and farmed prawns are the best picks

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024

Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Compared with Africa’s other big animals, hippos have been relatively neglected in scientific research. Partly, this is because they’re hard to study and dangerous to encounter.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024

U.S. wildlife officials plan to list monarch butterflies as threatened species

U.S. wildlife officials have decided to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

NatureScot grants more than £1 million to biodiversity restoration projects

NATURESCOT has awarded over £1 million to projects that will help restore Scottish biodiversity as part of the Scottish Government’s Nature…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Well Done, Mummy Penguin review – Antarctic antics warm the heart

This is a sprightly adaptation of Chris Haughton’s popular book, adding circus skills, projections and BSL

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Up to three insect species become extinct in Australia every week, report says

Threats include climate change, habitat loss, land clearing, waterway pollution, misuse of insecticides and introduced species

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

How many endangered right whales can you spot in this image?

Experts in Georgia explain why North Atlantic right whales are so difficult to spot, and why boaters should exercise caution.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2024

Ravaged jungle: just 25% of the world’s surviving tropical rainforests are in good condition

We are now in the middle of the sixth mass extinction, caused by our emergence as a planet-shaping force. Species are going extinct far faster than the average natural rate of loss.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

‘Unseen world’: researchers capture fascinating footage of the world’s smallest penguins in a bid to save them

On Granite Island off South Australia, a colony of little penguins is fighting to survive. About two decades ago, the penguins numbered 1,600 adults – now there are just 30.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024