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NZ mistletoes are parasites but not villains – they’re vital for birds and insects during winter

Mistletoes are the stuff of myth and legend, vilified for providing the arrow that shot Norse god Balder, but venerated in Celtic and Roman mythology as protection against dark forces.

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Nature charity challenges ‘disappointing’ Scottish Government move to redirect funds

A NATURE charity has challenged the Scottish Government move to redirect money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity towards…

The National (Scotland)

Urban wildfires disrupt streams and their tiny inhabitants − losing these insects is a warning of bigger water problems

A tiny, vibrant world thrives along the rocky bottom of most streams. As sunlight filters through the water, mayfly nymphs, no larger than your fingernail, cling to algae-coated cobbles. Their brushlike mouthparts scrape the greenish coating, leaving faint trails as they feed. Six spindly legs anchor them against the current,…

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Forget the moths that eat your clothes. Most are beautiful and deserve to be loved

From the merveille du jour to the burnished brass, Britain’s 2,500 species of moths are all special in their own way, says academic Tim Blackburn

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Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Scientists say education, awareness and removal of problem saltwater crocodiles are a more effective way to reduce the number of attacks than culling programs.

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Albanese government accused of trying to ‘bury bad news’ about health of Great Barrier Reef

Major report released at 4pm on Friday with no media release or a press conference from Tanya Plibersek

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Exotic birds, turtles, gliders seized as smuggling sting leads to gun arrest

More than 20 animals, 63 guns allegedly discovered at Williamtown.

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Country diary: A host of treasures in my moth box

Holywell, Flintshire: While butterflies seem to be struggling this summer, the cooler and wetter season can be good for moths – including this pale-blue rarity

The Guardian - UK

Colourful fruit-like fungi and forests ‘haunted by species loss’ – how we resolved a 30-year evolutionary mystery

Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals.

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Scottish Government's nature fund to be redirected to council pay awards

SCOTTISH Government money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity has been redirected towards local government pay awards...

The National (Scotland)

Many die at sea, but not all stories are told

Letters: Imbalance in media coverage | Predator populations | A German slip-up | Capsule wardrobes don’t fit all

The Guardian - UK

How to keep ants out of hummingbird feeders — 5 expert-approved methods

We asked pest control experts for their top tips on how to keep ants out of hummingbird feeders.

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Minister seeks legal settlement in case of South Africa’s imperilled penguins

Dion George says avoiding extinction of African penguin is his objective, and settling case aimed at stopping fishing around major colonies will help

The Guardian - UK

A bird species previously extinct in Europe is back – now humans must help

The bird moved from a ‘critically endangered’ classification to ‘endangered’

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Whales are doing well so it’s time to scrap the body that once protected them, says former head

The International Whaling Commission has become a ‘zombie’ and should vote to disband itself, insists Peter Bridgewater

The Independent UK

How Costa Brava resorts are facing a rise in jellyfish numbers with beaches forced to close

Warmer sea temperatures have led to jellyfish blooms across the Costa Brava

International Business Times

S.Africa Plan To 'Bomb' Mice That Eat Alabatrosses Alive

Conservationists said Saturday that they plan to bomb a remote South African island with tonnes of pesticide-laced pellets to kill mice that are eating albatrosses and other seabirds alive.

The Guardian - UK

Push to identify ‘priority ponds’ in UK that are refuges for plants and animals

Freshwater Habitats Trust is asking citizen scientists to help find ponds that support declining species

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How to repot an orchid: expert tips on timing and technique

Knowing how to repot an orchid will help these exotic plants flourish and flower for many years in your home

The Independent UK

A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets

The western prairie fringed orchid is a rare flowering plant that has declined due to loss of its native prairie habitat

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‘Humanity is failing’: official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing

The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef.

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Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Fire ants are having a field day in Queensland, with reports of thousands of nests on some properties. Questions are now being asked about suppression efforts.

The National (Scotland)

'Fantastic news': Bird species hatches in Scotland for first time

A SPECIES of heron has hatched in Scotland for the first time ...

The Independent UK

Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

A young humpback has been freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost 24-hour rescue operation in Sydney Harbor

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Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought – and many have already collapsed

When fish are taken from our oceans faster than they can reproduce, their population numbers decline. This over-fishing upsets marine ecosystems. It’s also bad for human populations that rely on fish for protein in their diets.

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