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Newly discovered ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever

The heaviest animal that ever lived may be an ancient whale species, now named Perucetus colossus, which swam in the oceans around 39 million years ago

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Expert panel calls for urgent rethink on Great Barrier Reef management amid ‘unremitting’ climate crisis

Group chaired by former chief scientist Ian Chubb writes to Tanya Plibersek, saying ‘business as usual’ on the reef is not an option

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Red admiral butterfly population soars 400% in UK as winters warm

Sightings rise to 170,000 so far this year as climate breakdown changes behaviour of species

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Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns. That's good for people, but not necessarily for the birds

Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic increase in wild bird feeding around the world, our research published today shows. There was…

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The tricky nature of bluefin fishery

Could the future of bluefin tuna really be "safe and secure," as one biologist put it?

Salon

‘Imperative we understand the impact’: scientists investigate surge in wild bird feeding during pandemic

Study finds increase in wild bird feeding in 115 countries spanning six continents

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Ngāi Tahu salmon farm refused consent over environmental impacts

A bid by local iwi to build an open ocean salmon farm off the coast of Rakiura/Stewart Island has been rejected over the impact on marine mammals, sea birds and seabed fauna.

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Call of the huia: how NZ’s bird of the century contest helps us express ‘ecological grief’

Humans typically reserve their practices of mourning for loved ones. But extending these rituals of grief and loss to non-human animals (and our shared habitats) can also help us appreciate being part of the natural world, not separate from it.

The Conversation

Big concerns over big cats

Karnataka's tiger population has grown, with the NTCA report indicating 563 tigers in the State. Bandipur and Nagarahole reserves account for 290 of these tigers, but there are concerns over man-animal conflict and habitat saturation.

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Brazil's endangered golden monkeys have recovered following big population drop from yellow fever

A new population study shows golden lion tamarins are rebounding in Brazil

The Independent UK

Newts threaten Boris Johnson’s plan to build swimming pool

Creature railed against by ex-prime minister could thwart planning application for Oxfordshire home

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Ducklings provide welcome boost to goldeneye population

A nature reserve in the Cairngorms has welcomed 25 ducklings during this year’s breeding season.

The Independent UK

‘Shameful loss’: wolves declared extinct in Andalucía

Naturalists decry extinction of species as loss of habitat, poaching and illegal hunting take toll

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Almost 90% of animals caught in NSW shark nets are not targeted sharks, data shows

With non-target species such as turtles, rays and dolphins being ensnared, conservation groups renew calls to ‘ditch the nets’

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Why have the birds disappeared from my garden?

The RSPB explains why you may not see your feathered friends in summer.

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Country diary: Fritillary abundance on a blessed slope

Coombs Dale, Derbyshire: Their presence is bittersweet – the reason these beauties are here is the same reason warblers and flycatchers are declining

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Elusive Pygmy Right Whales Face Endangerment As Homebodies

Rare Pygmy Right Whales at Risk Due to Sedentary Habits, Warns New Research

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I’ve spent 50 years studying one seabird colony fight its way back from near extinction – now it faces new threats

Over the past few decades, Skomer Island off the south coast of Wales has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in its guillemot population. Before 1930, Skomer was home to over 100,000 common guillemots. But by the end of the second world war, this number had plummeted by about 95% and continued…

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New Zealand to add extinct species to bird of the century poll to highlight wildlife threat

Laughing owl and bush wren among five extinct birds added to list of contenders in popular annual contest

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Fire in northern Australia’s tropical savanna is a threat to endangered fairy-wrens

Wildfire threatens the survival of endangered purple-crowned fairy-wrens living along the rivers and creeks of northern Australia, our new research has found.

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Facing existential crisis, Western Tragopan sees a glimmer of hope in Himachal Pradesh for its survival

Himachal Pradesh’s state bird - Western Tragopan (Tragopan-melanocephalus) has been facing existential crises, but a gradual increase in this rare species’ population at the state’s Sarahan pheasantry, the conservation breeding centre has given a glimmer of hope for its survival and growth.

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The secret lives of silky sharks: unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection

Open ocean sharks are elusive and mysterious. They undertake vast journeys that span hundreds to thousands of kilometres across immense ocean basins. We know very little about the secret lives of ocean sharks, where they live and why they are there.

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How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

The Hindu

Kerala’s tiger population on the rise

Kerala’s tiger population has increased to 213 in 2022, from 190 in 2018, according to an estimate released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

The Guardian - AU

From gods to monsters: how did we come to fear the shark?

Sharks have preyed on humans – and vice versa – for millennia. Can we rebalance our relationship with the last of the great living predators before it’s too late?

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