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Invasive blue crabs cost Italy’s shellfish industry tens of millions of euros; scientists release 130,000 octopuses into Adriatic Sea to keep them in check

Invasive blue crabs have devastated Italy’s coastal fisheries, damaging nets and shellfish stocks and costing the industry tens of millions of euros. Scientists have now released around 130,000 young common octopuses into the Adriatic Sea, hoping the native predators will help keep the crab population in check alongside increased fishing…

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More than 100 years ago, red mangroves were introduced to Hawaii; now crews are trying to eradicate them from nearly 2 miles of waterways to restore wetlands and protect endangered birds

In Hawaii, environmental teams are embarking on an ambitious project to eradicate invasive red mangroves, targeting nearly two miles of waterways in Kailua. This initiative is vital for preserving endangered native waterbirds while simultaneously addressing environmental degradation. The involvement of community volunteers and organizations is essential for this extensive, multi-year…

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How decoding beluga whales’ chitchat may save them – and teach us more about ourselves

From humpbacks learning the latest songs to sperm whales’ ‘clan codas’, drones and AI learning are helping reveal another dimension to the concept of culture

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France heatwave: 10 Nile crocodiles hatch on their own for the first time

Ten Nile crocodiles have hatched entirely under natural conditions at a wildlife park in southeastern France for the first time, without any human intervention or artificial incubation, after prolonged summer heat kept their nest warm enough for the eggs to develop.

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In the late 1920s, 22 mule deer were brought to Catalina Island for hunting; by 1947, there were 2,500

Mule deer, brought to Catalina Island in the late 1920s, turned into a notable ecological issue. Without natural predators, their population surged, drastically affecting local plant life. Research indicated that the deer’s feeding habits endangered rare species, disrupting their reproduction and growth. Despite decades of hunting and various mitigation efforts,…

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The reason hummingbirds return to your yard — and how to keep them coming back

The expert-approved habits you need to adopt to encourage hummingbirds to come back to your yard.

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Country diary: A stonking great harmful hornet? Ah it’s only a fly

The Marches, Shropshire: For this hoverfly, pretending to be far more dangerous than it actually is has been a useful evolutionary technique

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'Deeply unserious': funding boost for bird flu slammed

The federal government has announced a boost to its bird flu response, but a conservation group says it amounts to a "drop in the ocean".

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Japan killed 14,000 bears after a rise in deadly attacks on people – but will it work?

Bears killed 13 people in Japan last year, as a lack of forest foods increased conflicts. Yet some say the country’s controversial cull could threaten the endangered species

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After invasive rainbow trout threaten to erase Yellowstone’s native cutthroat fish, officials shut Buffalo Creek to wipe them out

Yellowstone National Park will temporarily close Buffalo Creek starting August 31 for conservation efforts. Wildlife officials plan to remove invasive rainbow trout threatening native fish populations. This targeted operation aims to protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout from competition and hybridization. Rotenone, an EPA-approved piscicide, will be used to eliminate the invasive…

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In 1952, one of England’s rarest moths was last recorded at a Northumberland estate; more than 70 years later, conservationists returned after the landscape was restored and found a hidden population within 10 minutes

Conservationists have triumphantly rediscovered a rare moth population that had been missing for seventy years at the National Trust's Wallington Estate in Northumberland. Thanks to extensive habitat restoration efforts, this elusive species, once threatened by extinction in England, has made a hopeful return, inspiring optimism for uncovering other hidden insect…

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In 1902, edible dormice were released at an English estate; by 2018 Britain had an estimated 23,000, and the government now pays £40 per hectare a year to control damage to trees, crops and nesting birds

In 1902, a small population of edible dormice was released at Tring Park, a private estate in Hertfordshire, as part of a Victorian-era fascination with exotic wildlife. More than a century later, that single introduction has grown into a national problem: by 2018, the Mammal Society estimated around 23,000 edible…

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In the 1970s, Britain imported North American signal crayfish for farms; they escaped, bred in huge numbers and now infest rivers across England, Wales and Scotland, carrying a plague deadly to native crayfish

In the 1970s, British aquaculture businesses imported North American signal crayfish to stock farms, hoping to build a profitable new freshwater fishery. But the plan backfired: the hardy invaders escaped into rivers, multiplied rapidly and spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Today they dominate many waterways and carry crayfish plague,…

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Australia to hand-vaccinate 5,000 wild penguins against bird flu spreading across wildlife; the birds’ nightly routine will make the daunting task possible

Australia is launching a necessary effort to protect one of its most recognisable coastal birds from H5N1 bird flu. Wildlife teams are hand-vaccinating thousands of wild little penguins. On Phillip Island, Victoria, authorities hope to protect a colony of about 5,000 birds by catching them as they return to their…

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In 2024, Marshall Islands crews cleared rats from two remote islands: A year later, 2,000 sooty terns returned

Conservation teams successfully removed invasive rats from Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet. A new sooty tern colony of two thousand birds appeared on Bikar within one year. Thousands of native tree seedlings also emerged across the forest floor after rat removal. This restoration effort allows traditional resources on Jemo to…

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In 2002, Lundy began removing invasive rats; 11 years later, Manx shearwater pairs had risen from 300 to 3,000

Successful conservation initiatives have eradicated invasive rats from Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, resulting in a noteworthy rise in breeding pairs of Manx shearwaters. Furthermore, similar removal efforts in the Marshall Islands yielded impressive ecological benefits, with native seedlings flourishing and sooty tern colonies re-emerging. These instances underscore the…

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Country diary: A farm that’s a pocket rocket of rewilding – and a success in the face of opposition

Asturias, Spain: Wild Finca is thrilling in its ecological abundance, and was created in just eight years despite countless obstacles

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Archaeologists found a 7,000-year-old pit packed with beaver bones; it reveals how Europe's first farmers used animal fur

Near Alsleben, Germany, archaeologists have unearthed a beaver bone pit that dates back 7,000 years. This remarkable find sheds light on the early farming communities and their sophisticated practices in fur exploitation. The arrangement of the bones points to organized hunting activities. Researchers suggest that such evidence indicates that these…

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In 2017, Florida scientists tested mosquitoes around Burmese pythons; three mosquito species contained python DNA in their blood meals, suggesting insects could help locate hidden giant snakes

Soon a mosquito may be assigned the job of hunting one of the Everglades’ most elusive predators. For the uninitiated, Burmese pythons are one of the most concerning invasive species in South Florida, as they can hide in dense vegetation, wetlands, and remote areas, making them notoriously difficult to find.…

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Fears for seals grow after second flu detection

There are fears for the viability of Australia's seal populations after another detection of bird flu, while critically endangered birds will be vaccinated.

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In 1999, the Azores protected forest for the endangered Azores bullfinch; two decades of restoration later, surveys estimated about 1,300 birds in suitable habitat

Thanks to dedicated conservation initiatives, the Azores bullfinch population has shown remarkable recovery after years of effort. Efforts to restore its habitat, particularly through the revival of native laurel forests, were instrumental. By eliminating invasive species and planting over 500,000 native trees, the bird's conservation status improved from critically endangered…

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Scientists tracked 19 adult goldfish in Lake Ontario’s Hamilton Harbour: 2 years later, survivors still overwintered in the same areas and returned each spring

Over a two-year period, scientists monitored the movements of wild goldfish in Hamilton Harbour, discovering that these fish consistently returned to their specific overwintering and spawning grounds each year. This behavior is not only predictable but also facilitates their invasive expansion, complicating removal efforts. However, strategically targeting these gatherings has…

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In 1912, New Zealand released wallabies near Rotorua; they now occupy more than 200,000 hectares and, if left unchecked, could spread across a third of the country by 2065, causing $84 million in damage a year

Wallabies introduced to New Zealand more than a century ago have now spread across more than 200,000 hectares in the Bay of Plenty region. The animals feed on native tree seedlings, ferns and grasses, damage plantation trees and compete with livestock for pasture. Authorities warn that unchecked wallabies could eventually…

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Country diary: A peachy, summer beauty that loves the clean air

Ynys Môn (Anglesey): The rosy footman is a relative newcomer to this part of Wales, bringing with it nectarine tones and markings like hieroglyphs

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