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Iconic species in Scotland under threat from breeding of game birds

GAMEBIRDS such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is potentially facing extinction, The Ferret can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024

Curlew species thought to be extinct by conservationists in first for Europe

The slender-billed curlew could be the first known global bird extinction from mainland Europe, north Africa and west Asia.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Bird species thought to be extinct in first recorded case

Scientists find last irrefutable sighting of the slender-billed curlew was in February 1995 in Morocco

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK

Collaboration between RSPB and Chester zoo leads to best mating season on record for the semi-aquatic fen raft spider

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

Why are 10,000 giant spiders on the loose in the UK?

A rare, mammoth spider species is making a comeback in the United Kingdom, but scientists say there’s no need for fear.

Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024

Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife – RSPB

Signs of Orkney vole activity are up 200% on 2019, while threatened ground-nesting birds are doing better, an RSPB report says.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Hard-hit Defra to have budget slashed further despite warnings

Department’s finances were slashed during austerity and campaigners say more cuts will stall progress to meet nature and climate targets

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Wildlife experts are urging people to think twice before putting up this outdoor Halloween decoration

This October, be conscious of wildlife when putting up decorations outside

Ideal Home · Oct 27, 2024

‘Unique’ Bronze Age wooden spade found during wetlands creation project

The spade discovered in archaeological excavations in Poole Harbour is 3,500 years old.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

More hen harriers killed in UK during 2023 than in any other year, RSPB says

Report also finds at least 1,344 individual birds of prey were persecuted in the UK between 2009 and 2023

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024