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Common crane standing in a UK wetland habitat surrounded by reeds and shallow water

Record-Breaking Crane Breeding Success in Scotland

Record-Breaking Crane Breeding Success in Scotland Cranes have experienced their most successful breeding season in Scotland since the…

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Fresh bowl of Japanese oysters, highlighting seafood from Japan

Hiroshima Oyster Crisis: Climate Change Threatens Japan’s Seafood Heritage

Hiroshima Oyster Crisis: Climate Change Threatens Japan’s Seafood Heritage The famous oyster stalls at the annual festival in…

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Merlin falcon, UK’s smallest bird of prey, perched in natural habitat

UK’s Smallest Bird of Prey at Risk: Merlin Among 200 Species Facing Extinction

UK’s Smallest Bird of Prey at Risk: Merlin Among 200 Species Facing Extinction The Merlin, the UK’s smallest…

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iraíba giant catfish, a migratory freshwater fish species, swimming in a South American river, threatened by overfishing and habitat loss.

Threatened Migratory Fish Face Global Conservation Crisis

Migratory freshwater fish, including species that traverse rivers, lakes, and ponds over vast distances, are facing unprecedented threats.…

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Small hedgehog surrounded by leaves and greenery

Hedgehogs Can Hear Ultrasound – Could This Help Save Them from Roads?

New Research Offers Hope for Hedgehog Conservation A new scientific discovery has revealed that hedgehogs can hear high-frequency…

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Scots pine forest with tall evergreen trees in a natural woodland landscape

Can Soil Fungi Help Trees Grow Faster and Capture More Carbon?

A pioneering forestry project in the southern United States is exploring whether wild soil fungi could help young…

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Monarch butterfly species threatened by habitat loss in Mexico

Monarch Butterfly Population in Mexico Rises by 64%: A Sign of Hope for a Threatened Species

Monarch Butterfly Population in Mexico Rises by 64%: A Sign of Hope for a Threatened Species The population…

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