Habitats and conservation
Wildlife Trusts raise £30m to acquire Northumberland land
The successful campaign secures over 3,800 hectares of diverse habitat for native animals including red squirrels and pine martens.
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Birds
Jet lag disrupts navigation in foraging seabirds
Manx shearwaters flying eastward experience a form of jet lag, causing navigation errors, with young birds most affected, a study finds.
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Reptiles and amphibians
Nanotyrannus fossil sells for $47.3 million at auction
The rare Montana dinosaur skeleton, once mistaken for a young T. rex, becomes the second most valuable fossil ever sold at a public auction.
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Ocean life
Pemba Island expands protection for marine species
Local fishers and conservation groups in Zanzibar created two marine protected areas covering 1,300 square kilometers of coastal waters.
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Insects and pollinators
Jumping spiders experience two distinct sleep stages
A study of Australian jumping spiders revealed resting behaviors similar to REM sleep, marking the first experimental proof of true sleep cycles in arachnids.
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Wild mammals
Bat Week highlights ecological role of misunderstood mammals
Global event from Oct. 24-31 celebrates bats, which make up one-fifth of all mammals and provide vital ecosystem services like pollination.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
Zambia’s insect eating tradition may aid food security
A new study finds edible insects boost nutrition in rural Zambia but face cultural and commercial hurdles to wider adoption.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Southwestern Germany's biodiversity hotspots are declining
Long-term study finds plant diversity loss in key regions like Swabian Alb and Black Forest due to climate and land use changes.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
Rare mining bee discovered at Somerset wetland reserve
A restored saltmarsh in the West Country has attracted sea aster mining bees, marking a surprising westward expansion for the distinctive coastal pollinator.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Partners pledge $500m to help rescue threatened species
A coalition led by the Bezos Earth Fund will fund targeted recovery projects to reverse severe vertebrate wildlife declines and prevent extinctions.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Ocean life
Offshore gas plan threatens Australian turtles and whales
An environmental regulator warned that drilling in the Browse basin could cause irreversible destruction to Scott Reef habitats.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Crows outpace humans and monkeys in decision-making speed
Study finds crows make visual choices in under a quarter second while maintaining high accuracy, revealing unique neural mechanisms
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Koalas face chlamydia threat as vaccine debate continues
Researchers question the efficacy of a newly approved koala chlamydia vaccine while antibiotic treatments also pose risks to the endangered marsupials.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
