‘Emotional and horrific’: volunteers ‘live’ as Somerset animals to study wildlife risks People trained to experience world as otters, salmon and other River Tone creatures for pioneering research The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Country diary: Somewhere in the vast forest is a miniature one Abernethy forest, Cairngorms: One of my favourite species, the tiny twinflower, does better in Scots pinewoods than most places in the UK. Now I just have to find some The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbers The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
Africa's rarest crocodile climbs trees in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï rainforest, but outside the park's borders, the tree-climbing slender-snouted has already vanished completely A rarely studied West African crocodile, the slender-snouted species, faces critical endangerment. Recent research reveals it's actually two distinct species, increasing extinction risk. Fieldwork highlights their gentle nature and unique rainforest adaptations. However, deforestation and river pollution threaten their survival, impacting local food security and a vital ecosystem. Saving their… The Times of India · Jun 20
Skeleton of the world’s rarest marine mammal preserved by digital imaging The reconstruction of the vaquita, whose numbers barely reach double figures in the wild, is designed to help research and conservation efforts The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
A South African coastal village learns to peacefully share its space with wild baboons, but the model remains a rare exception In Rooiels, South Africa, residents share their village with chacma baboons, a routine that contrasts with conflict elsewhere. This peaceful coexistence is achieved through simple lifestyle changes, like using baboon-proof bins and securing homes. Villagers view themselves as guests in a shared ecosystem, demonstrating that human adaptation can foster harmony… The Times of India · Jun 19
World's largest bat migration: The night Zambia's sky disappears under 10 million bats On certain evenings in late October, the central Zambezi woodlands in northern Zambia begin to feel slightly off balance. Not visibly at first. It is more a change in pressure, as if the forest has taken in too much air and is holding it. Deep inside Kasanka National Park, branches… The Times of India · Jun 19
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island. AAP · Jun 18
The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn The Independent UK · Jun 18
More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of Perth The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Country diary: Watching the ruffs strut like ludicrous Walter Raleighs Blackwater Estuary, Essex: Near a vast sweep of flats and creeks, one small pool has become a destination for both me and a parade of shore birds The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Exotic booby: rare Hunter sighting sends birdwatchers into a flap 'When things like this happen, people come and spend their money where the rare bird is.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
Honeybees make specialised ‘baby food’ to give larvae balanced diet, study says Researchers also discover bees can adjust their diets when pollen sources do not provide healthy level of nutrients The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Medical Daily · Jun 17 CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center Following New World Screwworm Detection in Texas as Experts Assess Potential Threats to Humans CDC activated emergency operations June 16 for New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. 12 animal cases confirmed. Human risk low but real. What to watch for.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 A rat sighting in New Zealand can trigger an urgent response. Meet the ‘ghostbusters’ hunting them down Detector teams in Wellington react to ‘intel’ from the public about pest sightings as part of the country’s push to eradicate all introduced predators
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16 Half of all fatal shark attacks take place in Australia. How can you protect yourself – and do electronic deterrents work? From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean
The Times of India · Jun 16 Courtrooms are becoming a new battleground for whales, and in New Zealand, a proposed bill could recognise them as legal persons Legal advocates are increasingly turning to courts to protect marine life as industrialisation strains existing regulations. A historic bill in the Southern Pacific proposes granting legal personhood and natural rights to whales, recognising their inherent worth. This contrasts with the Atlantic, where economic interests often undermine conservation efforts, leaving vulnerable…
Texas Observer · Jun 16 Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish And with any luck, it’ll also be short.
Bangkok Post · Jun 16 Study sparks hope for ‘climate-resistant’ coral reefs MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 16 The real reason stink bugs are invading your house this summer (and how to stop them) Those aren't friendly stink bugs in your house. How to spot and repel the invasive kind.
AAP · Jun 15 Climate change stinging bees without cool homes For the pollinating stars of the insect world, resilience to extreme heat largely depends on nesting behaviours, with some native bees more exposed than others.
The Times of India · Jun 15 First insects ever get legal rights in two Peruvian municipalities, as stingless bees can now be represented in court Peru has enacted groundbreaking legal ordinances granting explicit rights to native stingless bees, recognizing them as subjects of law with rights to live and reproduce. This historic move transforms insect conservation by empowering local communities and activists to sue against harmful projects, safeguarding both ecological balance and ancestral Indigenous knowledge.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 ‘The Antarctic is the last frontier’: the quest to save Shackleton’s Endurance Amid fears the wreck will be more accessible to explorers – and new species – as the climate warms, conservationists want to create the region’s first underwater protected area
Tom’s Guide · Jun 15 How to attract hummingbirds into your backyard in June: 5 ways to create a hummingbird-friendly space 5 simple ways to attract hummingbirds to your yard in June