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Warkworth, Northumberland: Redshanks and breaking waves provide a perfect soundtrack in crystal clear air

There are now only 542 of the birds estimated to be left in Scotland following a recent survey

Churchill (Canada) (AFP) - Sprawled on rocky ground far from sea ice, a lone Canadian polar bear sits under a dazzling sun, his white fur utterly useless as camouflage. 

We join quoll whisperer Dr Andrew Claridge, whose desire to understand their life cycle takes him to the almost untouched Byadbo Wilderness time and time again.

SEATTLE — Only 73 southern resident orcas that live along the coast of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia remain as of July 1, according to the latest census from the Center for Whale Research.

You’re probably familiar with the sight of a lillipilly bush. This hardy Australian staple – a glossy evergreen bearing powder-puff flowers and clusters of bright berries – features in many a garden hedge.

Human disturbance is rapidly changing the nature of the nocturnal world. Intensive farming, suburban spread, artificially lit cities, and continuously busy road systems mean daytime species are becoming increasingly active throughout the night. Ecologists suggest that the majority of land animals are either nocturnal or active across both the day…

While the octopus was found in the River Taff, there are no native species of freshwater octopus in the UK

Virile reptile is named after the porn star Dirk Diggler from Boogie Nights

The deaths were not attributed to one single cause, though a harmful algal bloom was thought to be "significant" at the time. New research has shed more light on a potential cause

Experts reckon climate change is a factor