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Push to identify ‘priority ponds’ in UK that are refuges for plants and animals

Freshwater Habitats Trust is asking citizen scientists to help find ponds that support declining species

The Guardian - UK

How to repot an orchid: expert tips on timing and technique

Knowing how to repot an orchid will help these exotic plants flourish and flower for many years in your home

Woman & Home

A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets

The western prairie fringed orchid is a rare flowering plant that has declined due to loss of its native prairie habitat

The Independent UK

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‘Humanity is failing’: official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing

The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef.

The Conversation

Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Fire ants are having a field day in Queensland, with reports of thousands of nests on some properties. Questions are now being asked about suppression efforts.

AAP

'Fantastic news': Bird species hatches in Scotland for first time

A SPECIES of heron has hatched in Scotland for the first time ...

The National (Scotland)

Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

A young humpback has been freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost 24-hour rescue operation in Sydney Harbor

The Independent UK

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Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought – and many have already collapsed

When fish are taken from our oceans faster than they can reproduce, their population numbers decline. This over-fishing upsets marine ecosystems. It’s also bad for human populations that rely on fish for protein in their diets.

The Conversation

Gentoo Penguin Sings Farewell To Sphen, Leaving Behind His Gay Partner Magic In Tearful Scene

“That poor thing. He must be so heartbroken.” The post Gentoo Penguin Sings Farewell To Sphen, Leaving Behind His Gay Partner Magic In Tearful Scene first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Javan rhinos, once thought safe from poachers, are anything but

I am an ecologist, and I have been lucky to work with white rhino in Africa. This work has involved capturing rhino, dehorning and moving them – methods used to try to save rhino from poachers.

The Conversation

Rail workers get specialist training on how to remove swans trespassing on tracks

Network Rail workers are undergoing some rather unusual training in an attempt to stop pesky animals from causing delays after they wander onto the train tracks

The Independent UK

50 Very Random Pics To Bring A Sprinkle Of Joy Into Your Life

A collection of photos that subtly pique your curiosity, leaving you wanting to explore more. The post 50 Very Random Pics To Bring A Sprinkle Of Joy Into Your Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

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A window of opportunity for climate and biodiversity

The world is facing unparalleled changes in climatic conditions and drastic loss of biological diversity, putting humanity at risk. The breakdown of the earth’s climate and the rapid loss of wildlife are intertwined, yet response by governments to these crises currently fails to recognize the deep connections between them.

The Conversation

One of UK’s largest and rarest spider species making a comeback, says RSPB

Marsh restorations allowing populations of fen raft spider, which can be up to 7cm long, to recover

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Celebrity diver Brinkley Davies dives with sharks while on period to debunk a weird myth

The Australian native was out to prove a point - but are you convinced she’s right?

The Independent UK

Humpback whale joins elite list of animals known to make and use tools

Marine mammal creates ‘bubble net’ to capture up to seven times more prey in single dive, study finds

The Guardian - UK

Sweden to kill 20% of its brown bears in annual hunt

Conservationists say the number of hunting licences granted is too high and condemn it as ‘pure trophy hunting’

AAP

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

More than 20 new coal projects in two states would have a devastating impact on the habitat of endangered koalas, climate and conservation groups warn.

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The Independent UK

Hammerheads (the garden variety) pose a threat to earthworms

Earthworms, as we know, are garden champions

The Conversation

Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers’ catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn’t likely to help

Fishermen across the Gulf of Mexico are reporting that something is eating fish off their lines. What’s to blame? Many recreational anglers point a finger at sharks.

The Independent UK

Spider uses male fireflies as glowing bait to catch more prey

Researchers suspect there may be similar yet undiscovered examples of animals tricking prey to trap more of same species

Evening Standard

Fen raft spiders could be making a comeback in UK, but what are they?

These giant spiders can lay up to 700 eggs at a time

The Conversation

Humans can work with nature to solve big environmental problems – but there’s no quick fix

“Nature-based solutions” are gaining momentum in environmental policy, including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A riot of colour and cannibalism

Longstone Edge, Derbyshire: The cuckoo wasp I’m watching has a strangely bookish quality as it moves, but it only has murder on its mind

AAP

Crocodiles given tummy aches to stop cane toad feasts

Rangers and scientists have been training crocodiles in Western Australia not to eat cane toads, by giving them a bout of food poisoning.

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