The birds that come here because it’s winter
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Ecological processes shaping Antarctic terrestrial biodiversity change
Lee, J. R. et al. Climate change drives expansion of Antarctic ice-free habitat. Nature 547, 49–54 (2017). Article …
Reintroducing wolves and giving contraceptives to deer among ideas for wildlife legislation – The Irish Times
The reintroduction of wolves, a national bounty for hunting feral cats, and giving contraceptives to deer were among…
Opinion | How You Can Help Save Boreal Forests in 2026
North America’s boreal forests are crucial for wildlife and the climate, but we’re literally trashing them to make…
Top new species from 2025
Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient…
Readers Share Eco-Friendly Projects Happening In Their Communities
It’s been a tough year for the environment. And yet, people all over the country are working hard…
Pablo Escobar’s Chital Deer: The New Biological Crisis Threatening Colombia’s Magdalena Medio
The exponential increase of Asian deer, illegally introduced four decades ago, jeopardizes the balance of local ecosystems, causing…
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
LARNACA, Cyprus — Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net,…
Light pollution is surprisingly straightforward to fix when communities work together – The Irish Times
Many winters ago, as a young zoology student, I was fortunate to spend time in Newport, Co Mayo.…
Hunting splits rural community as St Stephen’s Day chase held – The Irish Times
“I love foxes. I’m not out to kill them but I’m not going to lie, it happens sometimes,”…
New Species Being Discovered Faster Than Ever – At a Rate of Over 16,000 a Year
New lanternfly discovered in India – SWNS New species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever,…
These rare Italian bears have evolved to be surprisingly chill
Friend shaped AND friend! Credit: Wikimedia Commons Bears are one of the big victims of deforestation. As more…