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The Black Death may not have been spread by rats after all

The Black Death ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1353, killing millions. Plague outbreaks in Europe then continued until the 19th century.

The Conversation

Polar bear kills boy and woman in rampage through Alaska village

The polar bear was shot and killed by a local resident as it attacked the pair, Alaska state troopers said, with the victims described as an adult female and a juvenile male

Daily Mirror

Country diary: Much to be found in the two inch-tall rainforest

Egglestone, Teesdale: Crouch down at this time of year and you’ll see the irrepressible energy of new foliage, fresh shoots and spring’s promise

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Largest population of critically endangered butterfly found in western Victoria

A wildlife trust has found Wimmera reserves, in Victoria's west, is home to Australia's largest population of Eltham copper butterflies.

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Community woodland plan takes root with thousands of trees

A community woodland project has planted their first trees in a plot that will expand to the size of five football fields.

The National (Scotland)

Current insecticide safety tests inadequate, research suggests

Researchers have found that bees have different versions of a nerve cell receptor that is targeted by insecticides.

The Independent UK

Tasmanian duck hunting season to start in March, prompting calls for a ban

Hunters call it a centuries old, sustainable way of life but conservationists claim 50,000 ducks were killed in last year's Tasmanian duck hunt — and say it should be banned this year.

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Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

The once-controversial idea of relocating an imperiled species to another island, country or continent for conservation is gaining increasing acceptance among scientists as a measure of last resort

The Independent UK

‘Extinction crisis’ of sharks and rays to have devastating effect on other species, study finds

Almost two-thirds of sharks and rays living on world’s coral reefs at risk, with 14 of 134 species reviewed critically endangered

The Guardian - AU

Underwater noise is a threat to marine life

Oceans are full of sound. Waves, earthquakes and calving icebergs all contribute to the underwater soundscape. But so do human activities, and this can be a problem for marine life as it can seriously affect their physiology, behaviour, reproduction and even survival.

The Conversation

Drone captures rare turtle laying eggs

PHANGNGA: Marine conservation officials have used thermal imaging equipment mounted on a drone to capture video of a leatherback sea turtle, the world’s largest turtle species, coming to shore to lay eggs.

Bangkok Post

Environmentalists push for tougher oil and gas restrictions to protect rare whale in Gulf of Mexico

Environmental scientists say Rice’s whale, discovered in 2021, faces extinction unless the federal government sets tougher restrictions on oil and gas activities in the gulf.

The Texas Tribune

Castle-Douglas based forestry consultant backs report claiming mature woodlands are vital to climate change fight

Keith Muir, head of forestry for Davidson and Robertson, says the report is helps "burst the myth" that some woodlands have less value

Daily Record

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

Mouldy seeds can spread disease, warn experts. By Hannah Stephenson.

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Country diary: The alder trees here are suffering

Wolfehopelee, Scottish Borders: A walk in a familiar fragment of woodland is pleasant enough before we see the first dead crowns

Zenger

Caretakers Scramble To Protect Animals Amid Storm Barrage In California

The newest wave of hazardous weather has put a stunning amount of life and property at risk in California

The New Daily

On a tiny Australian island, tiger snakes evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time

Over the course of a few generations (and less than 100 years), the entire population of tiger snakes would become easy-gainers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Study of New Jersey roadkill looks at how wildlife moves, or doesn't move, around the Garden State

New Jersey is the nation’s most densely populated state, packed with 9.2 million people from High Point to Cape May Point. It’s not the easiest place for wild animals to cross the road.

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Beavers set to return to Hampshire after 400 years in nature restoration scheme

A pair of beavers are set to be released in an enclosure at Ewhurst Park, near Basingstoke

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Murray cod believed to have disappeared from sections of Darling River

Scientists say the Murray cod has disappeared from parts of the Darling-Baaka River and bringing it back may not be possible.

AAP

Tiger snakes evolve at break-neck speed

In 1930, a travelling showman released 40 tiger snakes on a West Australian island. Now experts say their descendants are living proof of high-speed evolution.

The Guardian - UK

‘The silent disease’: Chagas is a killer. Now carriers want their voices heard

The parasite-borne disease is classed as ‘neglected’ yet causes 12,000 deaths a year, mostly in Latin America. Can the world really wipe it out by 2030?

The Guardian - UK

Beavers to be reintroduced in Hampshire for first time in 400 years

A pair of the semi-aquatic mammals will be released on to Ewhurst Park estate

Tribune News Service

Days after leopard escape, police now investigating tampered monkey exhibit at Dallas Zoo

With Nova, the clouded leopard, reunited with her sister at the Dallas Zoo, police are also now investigating a second tampered enclosure on the grounds — home to a small troop of spectacled langur monkeys.

Newcastle Herald

Entangled whale spotted off Caves Beach: drone pilot joins rescue mission

Anyone who sees the entangled whale should call the ORRCA Rescue Hotline on 02 9415 3333.

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