Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?
THERE are 11 types of snakes in Spain, but only three of these are venomous, the last of…
Two Germans beaten to death in brawl in Spain after eviction goes horribly wrong
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Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Pastures Past: Waterwheels in New Zealand – how early mills powered farming life
In 1949, the Gisborne Herald reported on a turbine waterwheel which fell into German hands during World War…
Pastures Past: Stoats – how early farmers fought a furry predator
Their presence is not dictated by terrain but by the availability of prey. Driven by an instinctive need…
Pastures Past: New Zealand’s native bats in the 1930s and 40s
Bats live in native forests throughout New Zealand, roosting in large, hollow trees and the occasional dark cave.…
WATCH: Amateur wildlife photographer captures first-ever images of white Iberian Lynx in Spain
AN AMATEUR wildlife photographer has captured the first-ever image of a white Iberian Lynx. Angel Hidalgo, 29, from…
Pastures Past: 1930s docking advice for better lamb survival
However, according to a couple of articles I recently came across, there was a more important reason: to…
Swimming with whales in Gibraltar Strait prompts calls for more education
MORE education is needed to stop people disturbing whales, conservationists have warned, after a video of three friends…
Tom Phillips’ parents write letter of apology, say they never supported him
“We would like to send our sincere apology to all those in the Waitomo/Otorohanga districts, most especially those…
Media Insider: ‘F***ing cow’ – newspaper publisher and Auckland Council candidate Bo Burns’ expletive-laden rant about retiring councillor Sharon Stewart
Stewart had suggested in a Facebook comment that “social media seems to be doing a good job. I…
Contributor: Trump’s lawsuit against book publisher is a dangerous escalation
The assault on free speech in the United States entered an alarming new phase this week — and…