Nature’s Goofy Side Takes Center Stage in the Funniest Wildlife Photos of the Year
The natural world is often portrayed at its most majestic: soaring birds, prowling predators, and fierce wildlife perfectly…
Biodiversity origins, threats and conservation in the Western Ghats
Convention on Biological Diversity. India — Country Profile. cbd.int https://www.cbd.int/countries/profile?country=in (2026). Myers, N., Mittermeier, R. A., Mittermeier, C.…
In 2025, Spain cleared invasive minnows from two mountain lakes in the Pyrenees; 10 months later, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates were back
Some mountain lakes in Spain are getting a second life. According to the Centre for Advanced Studies of…
In 2017, a 14-year-old Virginia girl dug a backyard pond for a school project; 9 years later, it has become a thriving wildlife ecosystem
The transformation demonstrates how even relatively small habitat projects can make a difference when they provide food, water,…
Release of non-native skunks in Co Kildare being investigated – The Irish Times
An investigation is under way into the release of seven non-native striped skunks in Co Kildare. The National…
In 1968, the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea for factories; when the development was abandoned, birds colonised It and the accidental wetland became a 56-square-kilometre nature reserve | World News
Konik horses graze in the open wetlands of the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve in the Netherlands. Credits – WIkipedia …
‘Nature needs all the help it can get’: projects aim to re-establish oyster reefs – The Irish Times
Oysters are possibly the most glamorous of all shellfish, known for their aphrodisiac qualities (rich in amino acids…
Scientists Revisited a Forest Experiment That Was Forgotten for 30 Years. What They Found Was Astounding
An almost forgotten forestry experiment has revealed surprising clues about how mountain ash forests respond to different kinds…
A global atlas of soil microbial genetic resources exposes protection shortfalls
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China…
A look at Dublin Bay’s ‘completely unique’ biosphere – The Irish Times
Of the 797 Unesco biosphere reserves across 147 countries, Dublin Bay is the only one to include a…
At ‘Fairyland’ on Bruny Island, science and traditional knowledge combine to look after nature
On a sunny winter afternoon, Paul Davis kneels to the ground and sets a patch of vegetation alight.…
Discovery of New Avocado Types Could Lead to More Superfood Choices and Resilience
A close-up of the new avocado species – credit, Kevin Wann, via SWNS Scientists trudging through Nicaragua’s rainforest…