Why Messy Gardens Are Vital for Urban Wildlife Survival
A call to embrace untidy gardens as biodiversity havens, with insights on how neglect supports pollinators and birds amid rising urban paving trends.
A call to embrace untidy gardens as biodiversity havens, with insights on how neglect supports pollinators and birds amid rising urban paving trends.
Golden eagles could soon soar over England again as the government allocates £1 million to explore reintroduction, following a study identifying eight recovery zones in northern England.
Washington officials confirm 21 dead canines found on Guemes Island shoreline were foxes used legally as fishing bait, solving a local mystery that horrified residents.
A government-funded study identifies eight recovery zones in northern England where golden eagles could be reintroduced, with £1 million allocated to support the species' return after centuries of persecution.
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RecommendedA 49-year-old woman was fatally crushed by a decaying beech tree while walking with her husband in West Didsbury, Manchester. The inquest revealed the tree hadn't been pruned for 15 years.
The RSPB advises against feeding birds in summer to prevent disease spread, with Greenfinch populations declining over 65% due to trichomonosis. Experts recommend seasonal feeding and hygiene practices.
A Wyoming man has been sentenced to probation for killing a wolf, igniting controversy over wildlife protection laws and local hunting practices in the state.
Biruté Galdikas, the groundbreaking primatologist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting orangutans in Borneo, has passed away at age 79. Her work transformed scientific understanding of these critically endangered great apes.
In Langstone, Hampshire, ashy mining bees gather in dense aggregations, showcasing their unique mating rituals and vital role in pollinating spring flora and crops like oilseed rape.
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RecommendedThe RSPB recommends removing seed and nut feeders from May to October to reduce trichomonosis spread, suggesting protein alternatives like mealworms and fat balls instead.
Two sets of rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park highlight the remarkable recovery of this endangered species through dedicated conservation efforts.
This week's wildlife highlights include an ostrich on the run in Thailand, seals riding a surfboard in Ireland, and stunning photos from Kenya to Colombia.
In Oppdal, Norway, humans represent species from spiders to spruces in councils that aim to integrate nature's perspective into local governance and decision-making processes.
Campaigners express outrage as swifts' nesting holes in a Derbyshire rail viaduct are sealed during a £7.5m refurbishment, threatening the birds' breeding success amid a 66% population decline since 1995.
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RecommendedScientists document unprecedented chimpanzee civil war in Uganda's Kibale National Park, where 200 apes split into rival factions and engaged in deadly conflicts over eight years.
Scientists have identified a new tarantula genus, Satyrex, in the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, featuring species with exceptionally large male genitalia that may help avoid female aggression during mating.
Leicestershire firefighters performed a dramatic rescue by drilling through a garage wall to save three distressed fox cubs, with one receiving oxygen therapy before transfer to a wildlife hospital.
Tim Friede endured 200 intentional snakebites over 20 years to build immunity, aiding a new antivenom that could prevent thousands of deaths globally amid rising snakebite risks from climate change.
An ambitious 'refaunation' project in Brazil's Tijuca National Park is reintroducing blue-and-yellow macaws, lost to deforestation and trafficking, marking a historic ecological restoration effort.
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RecommendedThe RSPCA reveals a six-year high in animals needing care, with 75 large-scale incidents last year involving 100+ animals per property, linked to financial strain and mental health struggles.
Citizen Zoo released three Sussex cows into Tolworth Court Farm Fields, expanding the Wild Tolworth project. This rewilding initiative aims to restore natural habitats and boost biodiversity in southwest London.
The emperor penguin has been officially declared endangered by the IUCN due to catastrophic colony collapses caused by melting Antarctic sea ice, with projections showing population halving by 2080s.
A wolf escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, prompting a massive search involving over 300 emergency and military personnel. A local school closed for safety as authorities deployed drones to locate the animal.
A detailed observation of avian hierarchy at a garden feeder raises critical questions about the environmental and ethical implications of feeding wild birds in urban settings.
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RecommendedThe RSPCA has confirmed shocking images of 250 dogs crammed into a UK property are real, not AI-generated, amid a 70% rise in multi-animal incidents since 2021.
Thousands of invasive little corellas are wreaking havoc on Kangaroo Island, covering schools in feces, destroying infrastructure, and outcompeting endangered species, with culling efforts proving insufficient.
Discover eight practical ways to protect solitary bees, from creating bee hotels to reducing pesticides, as these vital pollinators face habitat loss and chemical threats.
The RSPCA confirmed a horrific image showing 250 poodle-type dogs living in one home is authentic, not AI. The large-scale rescue in January revealed severely matted coats and traumatized animals now recovering.
A visit to a National Trust reserve reveals how Shetland cows aid biodiversity while evoking memories of environmental activism and personal history.
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RecommendedA journalist's challenging climb to 4,400 meters in the Andes reveals the rare rufous-bellied seedsnipe, a bird with unique cryptic plumage adapted to extreme environments.