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Flying ant season is back, causing experts to issue an 'early swarm warning' - here's what that means

Have you spotted some of the dreaded flying ants around? This year they're earlier than ever before, and here's why

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Country diary: The return of wood warblers here is bittersweet

Buxton, Derbyshire: What a fine sight it is to see one throwing its head back in song, especially after a 50-year absence. Yet this is a journey of vulnerability

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Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’

Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, a study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience shows

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Britain has lost up to 92% of its historic seagrass meadows, but after scientists asked island residents to map old coastal memories, they discovered two hidden meadows and identified three priority sites for large-scale restoration

A groundbreaking study on Scotland's Sanday island reveals that local knowledge is crucial for marine conservation. By combining community memory with scientific research, scientists rediscovered two previously unmapped seagrass meadows. This approach, highlighting a 'missing layer' in marine planning, identified key sites for restoration, emphasizing the vital role of lived…

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Nepal deployed armed soldiers, military patrols, and community intelligence networks in 2010 to save its rhinos; years later, the country recorded multiple years without a single rhino being poached

Nepal's bold, militarized approach to combat rhino poaching in 2010 yielded remarkable success, achieving several 'zero poaching' years. However, research highlights that while force deters criminals, it can alienate local communities. For sustained conservation, integrating community-led initiatives with rigorous enforcement is crucial, transforming potential conflict into cooperation for long-term species…

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The United States in 1906 planted Australian melaleuca trees to drain Florida's wetlands, but scientists now say they spread across nearly 500,000 acres, replacing native sawgrass marshes with dense invasive forests that alter fire and water cycles

Florida's wetlands are battling an ecological crisis, with Australian melaleuca trees, introduced over a century ago to drain swamps, now dominating 400,000 acres. These invasive forests disrupt vital water systems and alter fire patterns, transforming native marshes. Experts highlight the immense challenge of managing this widespread infestation, emphasizing the need…

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Britain in 2011 launched a mission to poison every rat on South Georgia Island after invasive rodents devastated seabird colonies; by 2018, native birds were nesting in places they had abandoned for centuries

A daring mission to rid South Georgia Island of invasive rats, which had devastated native seabird colonies for over two centuries, has been declared a resounding success. Launched in 2011, the ambitious project utilised helicopters to distribute bait across the remote sub-Antarctic outpost. By 2018, the island was declared rodent-free,…

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In 1987, the United States decided to capture every remaining wild California condor after lead poisoning, habitat loss, and poaching left just 27 birds alive; today, hundreds once again soar across western skies

Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor's survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Despite breeding successes, the toxin persisted, necessitating strict ammunition regulations. This intervention, though…

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For thousands of years, this giant tortoise has been digging burrows across the Sahara, and scientists now think those tunnels may play a bigger ecological role than anyone realised

Across the harsh, sun-scorched edges of the Sahara and the Sahel, one of Africa's largest reptiles has been quietly doing something that scientists are only now beginning to properly study, digging burrows so extensive that they may be reshaping the very soil around it. The African spurred tortoise, known scientifically…

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Country diary: A single act of care 40 years ago, and we have this splendid, rare colony

Ailsworth, Cambridgeshire: It’s hard enough to find the crested cow-wheat, it would be even harder were it not for one far-sighted warden

The Guardian - UK

British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds

Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach

The Guardian - UK

Scottish councils misspend millions in nature funding

MILLIONS of pounds from a flagship Scottish Government environmental fund has been misspent by councils, The Ferret can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

America's Yellowstone ravens don't follow wolves to find food; scientists found they navigate to places where wolves are most likely to leave fresh carcasses, even when no wolves are present

Ravens, long thought to simply follow wolves for meals, exhibit remarkable memory and planning. New research reveals these intelligent birds revisit known kill sites independently, demonstrating sophisticated spatial memory and foraging strategies. They travel significant distances to these reliable food sources, showcasing a deeper understanding of their environment than previously…

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Why Stephens Island in New Zealand is forever linked to one of history’s most famous cat stories

Stephens Island is a tiny, windswept patch of land in the Cook Strait, wedged between New Zealand's North and South Islands, and for more than a century it has been remembered for one particular story, a cat supposedly wiping out an entire species of bird almost single handedly. The bird…

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Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project

Cornell Lab for Ornithology plans data linkup between app and population monitoring on eBird platform

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Switzerland began planting black locust trees around 1750 to stabilise eroded hillsides and railway embankments, but today scientists say the invasive trees are replacing species-rich grasslands and changing their soil chemistry

A tree once lauded for its environmental benefits in Switzerland has become an ecological menace. Introduced for erosion control, the Black Locust now invades species-rich grasslands, altering soil and crowding out native plants. This invasive species, useful historically, now poses a significant threat to biodiversity, presenting a conservation paradox for…

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Country diary: Our pond is a year old – already dragonflies are emerging

Hitchin, Hertfordshire: The broad-bodied chaser is often the first to arrive at a new pond, and sure enough, I spot an exuvia clinging to a leaf blade

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Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

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An invasive lupine in Poland’s mountain grasslands is nudging native plants to grow taller, grow thinner leaves, and trade stress defense for speed

A recent study reveals that invasive lupines are forcing native European alpine plants to adapt. Researchers observed that alongside the towering lupine, native species grew taller with thinner leaves, adopting faster growth strategies. This suggests the invader is not just reducing biodiversity but fundamentally altering how surviving plants allocate resources,…

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Canada and Siberia are turning the boreal forest younger, but a new pan-Arctic map shows most of it is still mature and crucial for carbon storage

A new study reveals that despite fires and logging in parts of Canada and Siberia, the majority of the vast boreal forest remains mature, holding significant carbon. Researchers mapped forest ages, finding an average of 112 years. While younger forests dominate disturbed areas, older stands persist, crucial for carbon storage…

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Farmed wetlands in southern Brazil left frogs with more blood-cell damage, and the aquatic species was hit hardest, hinting at a wider hidden cost of agriculture

Frogs in southern Brazil's agricultural wetlands are showing significant DNA damage, a new study reveals. Aquatic species like Pseudis minuta are particularly affected, with higher rates of blood cell abnormalities linked to agricultural runoff. This silent genetic harm highlights how farming practices can impact wildlife beyond visible signs, underscoring the…

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Colourful birds are more likely to vanish, and a global study of 4,334 passerines says the risk is strongest in Indomalaya, Australasia, and the pet trade's shadow

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Listen to Britain’s dawn chorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of birdsong in 50 years

Guardian recreates audio landscape of past filled by loud morning symphony before 73m wild birds were lost

Evening Standard

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames at Mortlake

Experts say that the mammal showed signs of skin damage from fresh water, and appeared ‘skinny’ and ‘not in the best condition’

The Independent UK

The brutal shark attack on a teenage girl that inspired Trump to sign ‘Lulu’s Law’

There are between 60 to 80 known unprovoked shark bites worldwide each year

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