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Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

A young humpback has been freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost 24-hour rescue operation in Sydney Harbor

The Independent UK

Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought – and many have already collapsed

When fish are taken from our oceans faster than they can reproduce, their population numbers decline. This over-fishing upsets marine ecosystems. It’s also bad for human populations that rely on fish for protein in their diets.

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Gentoo Penguin Sings Farewell To Sphen, Leaving Behind His Gay Partner Magic In Tearful Scene

“That poor thing. He must be so heartbroken.” The post Gentoo Penguin Sings Farewell To Sphen, Leaving Behind His Gay Partner Magic In Tearful Scene first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Javan rhinos, once thought safe from poachers, are anything but

I am an ecologist, and I have been lucky to work with white rhino in Africa. This work has involved capturing rhino, dehorning and moving them – methods used to try to save rhino from poachers.

The Conversation

Rail workers get specialist training on how to remove swans trespassing on tracks

Network Rail workers are undergoing some rather unusual training in an attempt to stop pesky animals from causing delays after they wander onto the train tracks

The Independent UK

50 Very Random Pics To Bring A Sprinkle Of Joy Into Your Life

A collection of photos that subtly pique your curiosity, leaving you wanting to explore more. The post 50 Very Random Pics To Bring A Sprinkle Of Joy Into Your Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

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A window of opportunity for climate and biodiversity

The world is facing unparalleled changes in climatic conditions and drastic loss of biological diversity, putting humanity at risk. The breakdown of the earth’s climate and the rapid loss of wildlife are intertwined, yet response by governments to these crises currently fails to recognize the deep connections between them.

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One of UK’s largest and rarest spider species making a comeback, says RSPB

Marsh restorations allowing populations of fen raft spider, which can be up to 7cm long, to recover

The Guardian - UK

Celebrity diver Brinkley Davies dives with sharks while on period to debunk a weird myth

The Australian native was out to prove a point - but are you convinced she’s right?

Evening Standard

Humpback whale joins elite list of animals known to make and use tools

Marine mammal creates ‘bubble net’ to capture up to seven times more prey in single dive, study finds

The Independent UK

Sweden to kill 20% of its brown bears in annual hunt

Conservationists say the number of hunting licences granted is too high and condemn it as ‘pure trophy hunting’

The Guardian - UK

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

More than 20 new coal projects in two states would have a devastating impact on the habitat of endangered koalas, climate and conservation groups warn.

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Hammerheads (the garden variety) pose a threat to earthworms

Earthworms, as we know, are garden champions

The Independent UK

Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers’ catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn’t likely to help

Fishermen across the Gulf of Mexico are reporting that something is eating fish off their lines. What’s to blame? Many recreational anglers point a finger at sharks.

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The Independent UK

Spider uses male fireflies as glowing bait to catch more prey

Researchers suspect there may be similar yet undiscovered examples of animals tricking prey to trap more of same species

Evening Standard

Fen raft spiders could be making a comeback in UK, but what are they?

These giant spiders can lay up to 700 eggs at a time

The Conversation

Humans can work with nature to solve big environmental problems – but there’s no quick fix

“Nature-based solutions” are gaining momentum in environmental policy, including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A riot of colour and cannibalism

Longstone Edge, Derbyshire: The cuckoo wasp I’m watching has a strangely bookish quality as it moves, but it only has murder on its mind

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Crocodiles given tummy aches to stop cane toad feasts

Rangers and scientists have been training crocodiles in Western Australia not to eat cane toads, by giving them a bout of food poisoning.

The Guardian - UK

About 90kg of dead fish removed from Walsall canal after sodium cyanide leak

Environmental charity fears ‘the aquatic ecosystem will have been devastated or lost’ after chemical spill last week

The Conversation

How fly fishing strengthens our connection with wildlife and fosters conservation efforts

Whether it’s to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities.

Salon

We’re protecting the ocean wrong

There’s more momentum for ocean conservation than ever, but new research finds many efforts aren't protective

The Guardian - AU

A clam: made of light and all the while afraid of the dark

The height of solar efficiency, a clam manipulates light to make its shell and redirects the sun’s rays to its tiny algal tenants

The Guardian - UK

As the world gets hotter, could helping trees migrate northwards protect them?

With the climate changing, many species are marching towards cooler climes – but trees are being outpaced. Some ecologists say assisted movement is the answer

The Independent UK

Fisherman knocked out by whale’s tail while on boat off Queensland coast

Man is stable but suffered injuries to face and spine, officials say

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