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‘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

Why So Many Americans Are Obsessed With Pollinator Gardens Right Now

Pollinator gardens are popping up in front yards, community spaces, and even small apartment balconies across the country. These colorful plantings do more than look pretty because they actively support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators. Homeowners now treat these gardens like living ecosystems that bring movement, sound, and…

Frugal Gardening · Jun 21

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

Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forests

A 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant diversity. Plant life in these spruce areas is 50% less diverse than in native forests. Soil acidity increased, impacting the ecosystem. This research underscores the importance of planting native species for…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Best Spanish saying of the day: 'The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.' Centuries-old proverb that warns why staying comfortable for too long can cost you opportunities, success and growth

Great Spanish Saying of the Day: A Spanish proverb, "The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current," highlights the importance of staying alert and actively engaged in life. This traditional wisdom warns against complacency, reminding us that continuous effort, learning and awareness are essential for recognising opportunities,…

The Economic Times · 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

Texas A&M Scientists Unlocked the Human Body's Hidden Ability to Regrow Bone and Joints — Using Two Already-Approved Signals

Texas A&M / Nature Communications June 17, 2026: FGF2 + BMP2 sequential treatment regrew bone, joint, cartilage, and ligaments in mice that normally scar. What it means for medicine.

Medical Daily · Jun 19

A shark that walks instead of swims? Scientists just found a new one in the wild, and it may already be facing extinction

Scientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its pectoral fins to navigate shallow reef flats, a trait shared with other members of its genus. Researchers suspect this newly discovered species is already at risk of extinction due…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

A GPS-tracked wolf jumped into a Swiss lake, and what happened next stunned experts

A lone wolf, M637, stunned Swiss researchers by swimming across the frigid Lake Lucerne, a journey of about 1.5 kilometers. This remarkable feat, captured by a GPS collar, highlights how dispersing wolves adapt to modern landscapes, choosing unexpected routes. The discovery offers rare insight into animal behavior and the challenges…

The Economic Times · Jun 18