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‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed

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WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting

The Guardian - UK

Habitat banks: how law to boost wildlife in England is faring one year in

Developers must now offset damage to nature by achieving a 10% biodiversity net gain – but is buying up pockets of land and rewilding them the answer?

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What Happens If A Humpback Whale Swallows A Kayaker? Possible Scenarios Emerge After Dramatic Event Captured on Video

While paddling in what appeared to be an inflatable kayak, Simancas was suddenly engulfed by a humpback whale as it surfaced with its mouth wide open

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Richest nations ‘exporting extinction’ with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds

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Dad Records His Son Getting Swallowed By A Whale, Now The Son Shares His Incredible Survival Story

"I thought I had been eaten." A Chilean father recorded the terrifying moment in which a killer whale nearly swallowed his son whole during a kayaking trip. The post Dad Records His Son Getting Swallowed By A Whale, Now The Son Shares His Incredible Survival Story first appeared on Bored…

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WATCH: Kayaker Swallowed and Spit Out by Humpback Whale in Shocking Video

A kayaker in Chilean Patagonia had a terrifying close encounter with a humpback whale that briefly swallowed him—before quickly releasing him unharmed.

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Five ways humans have scuppered the love lives of animals

Frustrated with which dating app to use? Unable to find “the one”? Spare a thought for some of the animal kingdom, where humanity has hampered their efforts to find a mate.

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Lake Victoria is turning green – the deadly bacteria behind it

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green.

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Lost anglerfish adored by internet

Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper

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Hot crocs struggling to keep cool as climate warms

Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.

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Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu

Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world’s most frequently reported seafood-borne illness.

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Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world

Crocodiles are hardy creatures, capable of adjusting their behaviour to cope with the heat of the tropics. But there’s a limit to their endurance.

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Love rats: Canadians get chance to feed rodents named after old flames to owls

Program is meant to help the endangered northern spotted owl – and it’s only C$5! – but rat lovers are not amused

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Nominate your invertebrate species of the year

We’re asking readers from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our second Invertebrate of the Year competition

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England’s wildlife watchdog failing to protect crucial sites, say campaigners

In three years Natural England has designated just two new SSSIs, which protect areas from development

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Country diary: A performance by a heron that’s worthy of applause

Wolsingham, Weardale: They’re unlikely to survive winter without eating fish, but catching one is an act that requires some highly refined skills

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Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds

Researchers found that most birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent – meaning they absorb light through their bodies

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Not a tall tale! U.S. saw a massive drop in the number of unprovoked shark attacks in the last year

The number of global unprovoked bites are down by nearly half from last year

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Invasive Australian crayfish in Texas waters causing concern for wildlife

‘Given the size it’s definitely a threat... It’s a top predator,’ a researcher said

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Wildlife-rich woods that stimulate the senses boost wellbeing, major study shows

But there are large disparities in access to biodiversity woodlands that deliver for wellbeing, researchers warn.

Salon

Scientists solve mystery of ray tails

A new study suggests rays may use their long tails as sophisticated antennas

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Australia holds its nose for the 3rd rancid bloom of a rare corpse plant in 3 months

A rare bloom with a pungent odor like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital in the nation’s third such extraordinary flowering in as many months

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Mexican long-nosed bats are no strangers to southeastern Arizona. The proof is in the saliva

Arizona has added a new species of bat to the list of night-flying creatures that frequent the state

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Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

A national survey will map the impact of a deadly mite to safeguard Australia's honey bee population and the many growers that rely on pollination.

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