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Woman, boy stung by Irukandji jellyfish

A woman and boy have been stung by a deadly Irukandji jellyfish at a beach in far north Queensland.

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On a tiny Australian island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time

When we think of evolution, we tend to picture slow changes occurring over very long periods of time, typically millions of years. However, evolution can actually happen much faster, over only a few generations: think COVID-19 strains, for example. And this fast evolution isn’t just restricted to viruses and microbes.

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Officials: Whale found dead in NJ likely struck by vessel

Officials say the most recent whale found dead on a New Jersey shoreline had apparently been struck by a vessel

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High flows from River Murray into Coorong causes new problems for wetlands after years of low flows

Scientists say the River Murray flood has been "disastrous" for the region's bird species, prompting urgent calls for better management and intervention of the river system.

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Birdsong isn't just competition for mates or territory. Zebra finches sing to bond

When you hear beautiful birdsong, such as the warbling of the Australasian magpie, you might believe it’s a sign of intense competition for territory or showing off to attract a mate.

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Meet te mokomoko a Tohu: a new species of New Zealand gecko hidden in plain sight

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to an incredible diversity of lizards (mokomoko) – more than 120 species are identified, and counting.

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France to map genes of underwater species to help protect its vast sea life

France, which has the world's second-largest maritime territory, will sequence the genomes of thousands of species in its waters in order to draw up a "genetic map" to help efforts to conserve its marine biodiversity.

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More than three million trees to be planted in Northumberland ahead of spring

Three million of the 3.5 million trees will be planted in England's largest woodland, Kielder Forest

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High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in endangered orcas in Canada

Southern resident killer whales off British Columbia show alarming levels of 4NP chemical used in toilet paper, study finds

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Yellow-tailed black cockatoos spotted in large numbers in northern NSW as the birds head to urban areas

In parts of northern New South Wales, residents have been spotting large numbers of yellow-tailed black cockatoos. A bird expert says there could be a few reasons why.

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Whale entangled in fishing gear is fighting for its life off Outer Banks, NOAA says

A struggling right whale is “heavily entangled” in fishing gear off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and likely won’t survive, according to NOAA Fisheries biologists.

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Native eastern fence lizards changed their bodies and behavior in response to invasive red imported fire ants

An eastern fence lizard basking in the sun feels a small red ant walk over its back. Not hungry, it ignores the insect. Soon there are lots of ants crawling up its legs, biting the scales that usually protect it and inserting their stingers in its soft underlying flesh.

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Can Cambodia become Southeast Asia’s sustainable travel capital?

This Southeast Asian nation is hoping to do for the region what Costa Rica did for Central America – become a shining beacon of sustainability. Regional expert Alex Robinson checks in on its efforts

The Independent UK

Karnataka: Bengalore University Aerts Students, Staff After Leopard Sighted On Campus

The University of Bangalore issued a circular on Thursday warning its staff and students living on the campus to restrict their movement at night amid the sighting of a leopard in the campus. Read on for details:

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Mining and armed conflict threaten eastern DRC’s biodiversity in a complex web

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-affected eastern provinces are home to numerous protected areas. These areas host unique biodiversity and a range of threatened species, such as the okapi, forest elephant and mountain gorilla. They are also part of the Congo Basin rainforest, which is a crucial line of…

The Guardian - UK

Walrus detectives and the Year of the Tiger: WWF’s key moments of 2022

This reflection on key moments reveals 2022 as a year of environmental highs and lows, many of which will continue to resonate in the year ahead

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Endangered greater gliders adapt quickly to nest boxes after Black Summer

A new study has offered a glimpse of hope for researchers battling to conserve the endangered southern greater glider.

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How rare was the orca stranding on a Florida beach? It’s the first on record

When Blair Mase arrived at the Palm Coast beach around 9 a.m. Wednesday, she was in disbelief.

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Young girl discovers rare 15-million-year-old shark tooth on beach

Molly Sampson was out combing the beach on Christmas day when she made the incredible discovery.

Chicago Sun-Times

You could call the INHS’s final winter aerial waterfowl survey an odd duck

The Illinois Natural History Survey’s final winter aerial waterfowl survey was a different one with the Illinois and Mississippi rivers opening up in January.

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Watch: Florida motorist encounters giant python crossing road

A Florida weatherman has shared footage of a massive python slithering across a highway, generating an array of responses.

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California will lift Dungeness crab trap restrictions now that most whales have migrated south

Good news, crab lovers.

The Guardian - UK

Dolphins ‘shout’ to compensate for human-made background noise

Research adds to concerns about the impact of human noise pollution on marine life

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The walrus that drew crowds in Newcastle - nearly two centuries ago

The stuffed walrus created a stir when it went on display at the Hancock Museum in Newcastle

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Dolphins ‘shout’ over loud underwater noise to work together – study

The intelligent, social animals rely on whistles and echolocation to hunt and reproduce.

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