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Langford diver goes deep in the Saanich Inlet to reveal ancient species
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (467+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Langford diver Ryan Swan takes the steps necessary to go deep in the Saanich Inlet, and find the rare and elusive glass sponges " living remnants of ancient reef systems that once dominated prehistoric oceans. (Courtesy Ryan…...
Chicken composting sign
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (66+ words) Chicken composting sign'LancasterOnline A sign at the Kreider Farms poultry farm off Eby Chiques Road tells visitors not to enter the farm, which is the site of a recent outbreak of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu. Poultry…...
A week in Brazil, advocating for animals
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (137+ words) Born Free's'Policy Advisor Ian Redmond OBE reflects on a critical meeting of the'United'Nations'Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Ian Redmond OBE at the COP15 meeting in Brazil Question:' What do snowy owls, giraffes, giant'otters'and gadfly petrels…...
Households urged to hang old mugs and teacups outside this month
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (531+ words) Put old mugs and teacups to good use in the garden this spring(Image: Ganna STRYZHEKIN via Getty Images) Gardeners are being encouraged to rummage through their kitchen cupboards for any neglected mugs or damaged teacups, as these items represent…...
Indonesia foils reptile smuggling attempt to Dubai
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (52+ words) Indonesia foils reptile smuggling attempt to Dubai'ANTARA News Indonesia foils reptile smuggling attempt to Dubai A bodo python (Python bivittatus) seized by authorities from a smuggling attempt by a Russian national on Thursday (Jan. 29, 2026). (ANTARA/HO-Kemenhut) Translator: Arnidhya Nur Z,…...
Unusual Eagle Sparks Curiosity, Rescued Safely In Nittamamidi
59+ min ago (255+ words) Visakhapatnam: A rare and striking bird of prey created both panic and curiosity among villagers of Nittamamidi under Jerrela panchayat in ASR district after it was found struggling in agricultural fields. Unfamiliar with the crested serpent eagle's (Spilornis cheela) unusual…...
Aggressive Fox Attacks and Injures Worcester Woman in Broad Daylight
38+ min ago (314+ words) NewBedfordGuide 14 seconds ago Latest Comments Off on Aggressive Fox Attacks and Injures Worcester Woman in Broad Daylight A woman in Worcester, Massachusetts, was bitten multiple times on her hands and ankle by a fox in a brazen daylight attack captured…...
Japan, Indonesia Zoos Team Up To Breed Endangered Orangutan
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (242+ words) MATSUYAMA (Japan), April 4 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A zoo in western Japan aims to breed endangered orangutans by pairing a male at the zoo with a female from an Indonesian zoo under a rare wildlife conservation agreement, Kyodo News reported." Hayato, a 15-year-old…...
Arunachal: ICAR–NRC on Yak conducts re-introduction programme at Mechuka
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (201+ words) Dibrugarh: ICAR'National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR'NRC on Yak), Dirang successfully conducted a yak re-introduction programme at Mechuka Block of Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district on Friday. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Mihir Sarkar, Director, with the objective…...
Grasslands, Meadows And Prairies:There Is A Lot Of Value To Grass In The Natural World
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (318+ words) A number of insects, like Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies, rely on fields for flowers and food. In early spring, grass is one of the first things to turn green and bring back that feeling of new life and growth. Eventually dandelions,…...