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Sharks are some of the most ecologically important and most threatened animals on Earth. Recent reports show that up to one-third of all known species of sharks and their relatives, rays, are threatened with extinction. Unsustainable overfishing is the biggest threat by far.

'These circle formations have never been seen off Ireland or the UK before'

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A study shows that the population of the species doubled over a year

Greenfinches numbers dropped by 67 per cent over ten year period along with29 per cent of UK’s Chaffinches

While Australians prepare for the annual scourge of swooping magpies, spare a thought for our nearest neighbours.

Researchers wanted to learn how the unique axolotl salamander regenerates brain cells, a discovery that could guide the study of brain evolution across species.

Chaffinch numbers have also dropped by 29 per cent in the UK

It has been a sad year for residents and longtime visitors watching the Curdies River deteriorate. But there is a glimmer of hope.