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Funnel-web spiders not aggressive, just 'misunderstood', say researchers

They are known for having deadly venom but a new study into the behaviour of funnel-web spiders finds they do not automatically resort to aggression.

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Warning wombats on brink of being critically endangered as burrows wash out, diseases spread

In an effort to protect wombats during the floods, one animal conservationist has built burrows for the species as it struggles with habitat loss, disease and pneumonia.

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Photo of a black-bellied whistling-duck leads to a rabbit hole of mysteries

A photo of a black-bellied whistling-duck at Wolf Lake forwarded by Dave Gajewski led to the rabbit hole around the mysteries of the species and their advance north; a chance to step back and consider the big picture in the outdoors.

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Deforestation: proposed EU import ban may fail to protect tropical rainforests and farmers – here's how it should work

Most European consumers’ shopping baskets tend to include items linked to deforestation in tropical regions, involving agricultural commodities such as beef, soybeans, palm oil, cocoa, rubber, coffee, timber and paper. These so-called “forest-risk” commodities are used in thousands of consumer goods ranging from hamburgers to chocolate bars.

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Kangaroo harvesting quota increase despite flooding angers Wildlife Victoria

Wildlife Victoria is calling for a halt to the state's kangaroo harvesting program until an independent survey assesses the impact of flooding on populations of the native species.

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Thermal drones locating elusive northern NSW koalas in area scorched by bushfires

Drones with heat sensing technology are helping researchers find and track koalas in northern NSW after bushfires and floods.

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Climate change is leaving African elephants desperate for water

African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 1800s to 415,000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these majestic animals now face another grave challenge.

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Insects and spiders make up more than half NZ's animal biodiversity – time to celebrate these spineless creatures

After almost two decades of championing native birds in an annual competition, Aotearoa is going to begin celebrating its spineless creatures this year.

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What is melioidosis, or Nightcliff Gardener's Disease, and how severe can it be?

Health authorities in the Northern Territory say there has been an increase in cases of melioidosis, warning people with pre-existing conditions to take precautions against the deadly bacterial infection.

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Can you spot the mako shark in this lineup of predators?

Can you locate the mako shark in a photo quiz issued by Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans?

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This WWII weapons bunker has a new mission: Sheltering a scientist’s insect collection

LOS ANGELES — A World War II-era weapons bunker in Irvine has a new mission — sheltering preserved insect specimens.

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Kittiwake on Newcastle street light wins Nest of the Year award

The nesting bird won the title after finding an ingenious place in which to make its home

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Quiet, please: human noise is interfering with the sex lives of grasshoppers

Grasshoppers have a bad reputation. They’re not popular with gardeners And locusts, a type of swarming grasshopper, can do huge damage to vegetation and crops when they’re in a feeding frenzy.

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Concerns beavers introduced to Loch Lomond will have destructive impact

Last month approval was given to controversial plans to release beavers at the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve in Gartocharn, with fears they could harm the Atlantic salmon population, damage riverbanks - and cost taxpayers.

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US government approves use of world’s first vaccine for honeybees

Hopes of a new weapon against diseases that routinely ravage colonies that are relied upon for food pollination

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Poor taxidermy making 'fattypuses' and 'platysausages' out of Australian animals

While spotting a badly-stuffed platypus in an overseas museum may draw a laugh from visiting Australians, scientists say poor taxidermy is a serious matter that can affect a species' survival.

Daily Mirror

Beachgoers flee in terror after mistaking whales for vicious attacking sharks

It appears from the footage, which was taken on Saturday, December 31, that the beachgoers thought they were in the midst of a shark attack at Prainha beach in in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

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English doctors issue 'nature prescriptions' telling patients to spend time outdoors

Prescriptions are free and include a range of accessible, self-led activities

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William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life

Musical performances usually happen in concert halls or clubs, but famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is exploring a new venue: U.S. national parks. In a project called Our Common Nature, Ma is performing in settings such as the Great Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon. By making music and bringing people…

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‘Nature prescriptions’ to be used in bid to improve wellbeing of patients

The prescriptions are free and include a range of accessible, self-led activities.

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Falconry skills demonstrated in Tokyo

Falconers put on a display of their ancient craft at an event on Tuesday at Hamarikyu Gardens, the same bayside oasis in Tokyo's Chuo Ward that had been the shogun's hunting ground using hawks and falcons during the Edo period (1603-1867).

Los Angeles Times

California’s endangered salmon population plummets amid new threat

They’ve been pushed to the brink of extinction by dams, drought, extreme heat and even the flare of wildfires, but now California’s endangered winter-run Chinook salmon appear to be facing an entirely new threat — their own ravenous hunger for anchovies.

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Leopard Spotted In Greater Noida Society, Rescue Operation Underway

There was panic among residents of a society in Greater Noida where a leopard was spotted in the basement of the complex. Read on for details:

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Frogs Thought To Be Extinct Found In Ecuador

The post Frogs thought to be extinct found in Ecuador appeared first on Talker where the black and yellow frog was rediscovered.

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Eelgrass: the endangered marine plant vital to keeping climate stable

Efforts under way to restore seagrass meadows capable of capturing more carbon than rainforests

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