The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), a ground-dwelling species of moist eucalypt forests in south-eastern Australia, engineers micro-habitats to host and fatten its prey — worms, centipedes and spiders — before returning later to feast, according to new research. “The superb lyrebird is a large ground-dwelling passerine bird, widespread in wet forests of eastern Australia and […]
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Is Your Dog in Pain? How Physiotherapy Can Boost Their Mobility
Dogs can experience pain, stiffness, and mobility issues like humans due to injury, age, or medical conditions. Dog physiotherapy has emerged as an effective way to alleviate pain, restore movement, and enhance their quality of life. Whether your furry friend is recovering from surgery, battling arthritis, or simply slowing down with age, canine physiotherapy offers […]
Why Bird Lovers Appreciate Thoughtful, Nature-Inspired Gifts
Bird lovers share a profound connection with the natural world, finding joy and solace in the beauty and serenity of birds and the outdoors. Whether it’s watching a colourful finch dart through the trees or listening to the melodic calls of birds at dawn, their passion for wildlife runs deep. For these nature enthusiasts, thoughtful, […]
Rodent for dinner? California officials urge residents to eat invasive nutria
Wildlife officials are encouraging California residents to add a rodent to their daily diet as part of efforts to control the invasive species‘ population. The nutria, a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, is threatening the state’s ecosystems by destroying habitats and outcompeting native wildlife. The nutria’s harmful impacts have prompted wildlife officials to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Cat Outdoors
Domestic cats charm their owners, curling up warmly on laps, purring sweetly by the fireside, and turning viral with hilarious videos online. Yet, when they roam free outdoors, these fluffy companions unleash a hidden wave of destruction. Cats might seem harmless, lazing in sunspots on the porch, but beneath their lovable exterior hides a predator […]
Spain’s rewilding of Iberian lynx at risk after lobbying by hunters and farmers
Only last year it was hailed as a conservation success story: the Iberian lynx, which had been close to extinction, had sprung back to life thanks to a two-decade-long effort to expand the population. Now, however, that progress is at risk after several regional governments in Spain acceded to pressure from farmers and hunters to […]
The Hidden Costs of Oil Spills: Urgent Action Needed
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 remains one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in history, releasing over 4.1 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Located just 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the spill had devastating effects on coastal ecosystems, impacting the shores of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. […]
Promise to phase out lead from UK game shooting has failed, study finds
A voluntary promise to phase out toxic lead shot in the UK has failed, meaning wildlife and human health are being put at risk, a study has found. The vow, made in February 2020 by the UK’s nine leading game shooting and rural organisations, aimed to benefit wildlife and the environment and keep toxic lead […]