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Scotland’s changing bird species reveal climate change impact
There has been a more than 500 per cent increase in great spotted woodpeckers. Warmer and wetter weather has changed...
Avian flu discovered in sub-Antarctic mammals
“Given Antarctica is such a unique and special biodiversity hotspot it is sad and concerning to see the disease spread...
The colour of dragonflies change with seasons, study finds
Darker dragonflies, like the small whiteface, are more likely to fly in cooler months. Different colour dragonflies fly at different...
New iguana species found in China
Scientists were researching the Calotes versicolor (above) when they discovered the new species. Wang’s garden lizard has a distinctive orange...
Ants recognise and treat infected wounds, study finds
Matabele ants are often injured when hunting for termites. Research reveals “sophisticated” level of treatment. Matabele ants (Megaponera analis) are...
Rare half-male, half-female bird captured on film
Green plumages indicate a female green honeycreeper, and blue plumages usually appear on males. Bilateral gynandromorphism is extremely rare in...
1,400 bird species lost to human activity, study finds
570 bird species may have been lost when people arrived in the Eastern Pacific in the 14th century. The number...
RSPB announces Big Garden Birdwatch 2024
The Big Garden Birdwatch first alerted RSPB to declining numbers of song thrushes. The survey will take place 26-28 January...
Climate change could threaten seabird populations, study finds
Arctic terns could see population declines of 70 per cent. Puffins, fulmars and Arctic terns could see declines of 70...
Beavers back in Cairngorms after 400 years
“This is a momentous day for the Cairngorms National Park and indeed for conservation in Scotland” – Sandy Bremner. Two...