Seabird die-off feared as El Niño looms off California
Marine heat wave off California causes seabird starvation; El Niño may worsen die-off, with record ocean temperatures disrupting food webs.
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Butterflies at the tennis? Now that’s what I call a winner
At Roehampton's qualifying venue, a painted lady butterfly steals the show courtside, outshining the tennis action with its erratic flight.
Bolivia releases first rehabilitated jaguar Yaguara into wild
Yaguara, a jaguar orphaned by wildfires, became Bolivia's first successfully rehabilitated and released jaguar, offering hope for conservation amid poaching and habitat loss.
Orca Sightings Surge Off Northumberland Coast
Orca sightings off Northumberland have increased dramatically, with experts citing a possible healthier ecosystem and a ban on sandeel fishing as contributing factors.
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Tasmanians warned not to 'love Neil the seal to death'
Wildlife officials warn public to keep distance from 1,000kg southern elephant seal Neil, citing risks of euthanasia if dangerous behaviour continues.
Ebola wildlife origins key to preventing next outbreak
The Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC has caused over 1,250 cases and 362 deaths. Understanding its wildlife origins is crucial to prevent future epidemics, yet knowledge remains limited.
Neil the 1,000kg seal crushes fences in Tasmania
Wildlife officials warn people to give Neil the southern elephant seal space as he crushes fences, blocks traffic, and bashes cars in Tasmania.
Zoo Owners Recount Saving Boy, 3, from Crocodile Attack
Zoo owners Tracey and Andrew Johnson describe the distressing rescue of a three-year-old boy thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo.
Birds in Ukraine use fibre optic cables for nests
Birds in war-torn Ukraine are building nests from fibre optic cables used by both sides to protect drones from jamming, with at least two nests discovered in frontline regions.
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Pollution in Beckenham river kills fish and eels
A pollution incident in the River Pool in Bromley has killed very large numbers of fish, including critically endangered European eels, as Environment Agency and Thames Water investigate.
Nominate Your Favourite Invertebrate for 2026
The Guardian launches its third Invertebrate of the Year contest, calling for global nominations of spineless species. Last year's winner was Milnesium tardigradum.
Mount Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Sky
Lava from Mount Etna lit up the sky on 29 June, with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reporting an eruptive vent at 3,000 metres. Drone footage captured the eruption.
Heatwaves halve bee sperm activity, threatening crops
A study found that a three-day heatwave cut male red mason bees' sperm activity by 50% and female egg production by 15%, risking pollination of key food crops.
Neil the seal: 1,000kg elephant seal causes chaos
Neil the seal, a 1,000kg elephant seal, is wreaking havoc in southern Tasmania by crushing fences, blocking roads, and bypassing barricades, becoming a local legend.
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Neil the Seal Back in Tasmania, Leave Him Alone
Neil the seal has returned to Tasmania's coastal communities, prompting wildlife officials to urge the public to keep their distance from the 1,300lb male elephant seal.
Neil the Seal Wreaks Havoc in Tasmania
A 1,000kg elephant seal named Neil is crushing fences, blocking traffic, and bashing cars in Tasmania, with experts calling it play-fighting. The 5-year-old seal is a local celebrity.
UK golf course built on toxic chemical waste deemed safe
Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits on thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals, yet is deemed suitable for golf and now includes a children's play area, despite ongoing contamination.
Sycamore Gap sapling stolen from castle grounds
A sapling grown from the Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle in Cumbria, months after planting. Police and National Trust appeal for information.
Amid war in Ukraine, fleeting moments tell the true story
Charlotte Higgins reflects on the personal, haunting images from Ukraine that reveal the war's true impact beyond headlines: a father's goodbye, peonies in bloom, and the strange mundanity of survival.
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Unique blackbird song on my street
A personal reflection on the unique song of a blackbird in Stoke-on-Trent, highlighting the individuality of bird songs and the impending summer silence.
1976: Nirvana on a scorching day in the Lake District fells
On a record-breaking hot day in July 1976, a walker finds relief from the heat by immersing in a shady beck, reflecting on the ideal state of coolness and the pleasures of the fells.
Strawberry Moon 2026: Can it be seen in the UK tonight?
The strawberry moon, June's full moon, rises tonight in the UK as a micromoon. Learn what it means, best viewing times, and when the next full moons occur.
Bird flu reaches Australia, threatening unique wildlife
H5N1 bird flu has reached every continent, now landing in Australia. Experts warn of rapid spread among endemic species, with over 150 birds at high risk of extinction.
Learning to love houseflies despite their filth and buzz
Emma Beddington confronts her hatred of houseflies, discovering they are smarter and more ecologically vital than she thought. She vows to stop swatting them.
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House martins return to Norfolk street after 20 years
A nine-year-old discovers house martins nesting outside her bedroom window in Norfolk, where they haven't been seen for 20 years. The endangered birds have returned.
Death of Major Oak Should Spur Tree Protection
Prof Rebecca Clifford calls for legal protection and public action to honor Sherwood Forest's 1,000-year-old Major oak, urging tree preservation orders and logging ancient trees.
St Kilda: Britain's most remote archipelago
Nearly 100 years after evacuation, St Kilda remains a wild outpost with abundant seabirds and historic ruins, offering a glimpse into a harsh island life.
Shark Bites Down Globally But Rising in Australia
Shark bites are declining worldwide but increasing in Australia. Experts cite population growth, warming waters, and changing prey patterns as possible factors, while culling remains controversial.
Twin earthquakes kill 235 in Venezuela, state of emergency declared
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast 40 seconds apart, killing at least 235 people and reducing dozens of buildings to rubble.
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Houston estate denies Oprah's drug claim over stage fall
Whitney Houston's estate refutes Oprah Winfrey's claim that the singer was high during a 2009 appearance, stating she fell due to darkness and unfamiliarity, not drugs.
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