Warning that robot lawnmowers are killing hedgehogs: Scientists propose must-have garden gadgets come with ‘safety certificates’

Warning that robot lawnmowers are killing hedgehogs: Scientists propose must-have garden gadgets come with ‘safety certificates’

Hedgehogs are increasingly being killed and injured from encounters with robot lawnmowers which have few safety features to protect wildlife, according to Oxford University scientists. Researchers conducted a series of tests with the mowers, the latest must-have garden gadget, with a view to create a ‘hedgehog friendly’ certification so gardeners need not fear any prickly […]

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Researchers Use Drones and Infrared Cameras to Help Endangered Orcas in the Pacific

Researchers Use Drones and Infrared Cameras to Help Endangered Orcas in the Pacific

In an audacious twist on wildlife conservation, veterinarians are now making “house calls” to the majestic killer whales of the Pacific Northwest. Armed with drones and infrared cameras, a team of intrepid researchers is pioneering a novel approach to monitoring and potentially treating endangered orcas in the wild.  Source: San Diego Zoo/YouTube The focus […]

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‘The pigs have disappeared’: swine fever threatens food source for millions as disease hits wild herds

‘The pigs have disappeared’: swine fever threatens food source for millions as disease hits wild herds

Populations of wild pigs are crashing due to the spread of African swine fever (ASF), threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on them for food, researchers warn. With a fatality rate of almost 100%, ASF has swept across Asia, Europe and Africa, devastating domestic and wild pig populations over the past 10 to 20 […]

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5 of the Most Spectacular (& Elaborate) Mating Rituals of Birds

5 of the Most Spectacular (& Elaborate) Mating Rituals of Birds

Mating rituals in the animal kingdom vary across species, and birds are no exception. Typically, dances for courtship between birds involve the makes working hard to attract the females’ attention. They use movement, sounds, skills, and good looks to woo their potential partner! 1. Black-Footed Albatross Source: Eric Dale/Youtube The black-footed albatross mating ritual is […]

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