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The beloved critters are still present in seven counties across Northern England, including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham

The Queensland government has proposed a nine per cent increase to green zone areas in the Great Sandy Marine Park in a bid to protect threatened species.

There are about 650 species of arachnids in the UK and Ireland but only 8-10 of them are commonly seen in and around our homes.

Incredible scenes in the Atlantic Ocean thanks to 13ft sea creature called Breton

Two more whales have died in Australia after a handful that had been refloated a day earlier stranded themselves again

Hayling Island, Hampshire: Screaming gulls and children, beaching baitfish – and something is bumping my leg

Swarms of European honey bees are taking over trees, outdoor patios, children's play equipment and letterboxes as they migrate for spring in wetter, warmer weather.

Noisy miners are complicated creatures. These Australian native honeyeaters live in large cooperative groups, use alarm calls to target specific predators, and sometimes help raise the young of other miners. But they’re perhaps best known for their aggressive and coordinated attacks on other birds – a behaviour known as “mobbing”.

When we consider termites, we may think of the danger they can pose to our houses once they settle in and start eating wood. But in fact, only about 4% of termite species worldwide are considered pests that might, at some point, eat your house.

The whale rescue effort on Tasmania's west coast now turns to the gruesome task of disposing of the animals which could not be saved — and, unlike two years ago, the bodies won't be left to decompose where they lay.

Saving the whales stranded on Tasmania's west coast is emotionally taxing work, but helping even a few has kept the team pushing through, rescuers say.