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Gibraltar Macaques Eat Soil to Counteract Tourist Junk Food Effects
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (489+ words) Barbary macaques living on the Rock of Gibraltar have developed a habit of consuming soil to mitigate stomach irritation caused by processed snacks provided by tourists, according to researchers. This intentional consumption of earth, scientifically known as geophagy, appears to…...
Rare Breeds Survival Trust Places White Park Cattle on Priority List
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (452+ words) The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) designated the ancient white park cattle breed as a priority conservation concern in its 2026 watchlist published on Tuesday. As reported by The Guardian, new calf registrations for the breed fell to less than two-thirds…...
London Launches 14-Mile Nature Corridor to Boost Urban Biodiversity
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (391+ words) A new nature corridor is being developed across some of London's most nature-deprived communities to combat biodiversity loss. This 14-mile network stretches from Lee Valley Regional Park toward the Thames, passing through Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey, and Newham. As reported…...
Pine Martens Successfully Breed in Southwest England Reintroduction Efforts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (267+ words) Pine martens, a species related to weasels, have successfully bred in the wild across parts of southwest England, marking a significant achievement for conservation efforts. This confirmation follows their reintroduction to Dartmoor and Exmoor since autumn 2024, after having been absent…...
Wales' Seed Collectors Race to Bank Native Species Against Extinction Threat
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1054+ words) Conservationists Ellyn Baker and Kevin Mc Ginn are meticulously gathering and preserving native wild seeds to establish a vital genetic library for Wales, acting as a critical safeguard for the country's ecosystem against potential future disasters, as reported by BBC....
RSPB Advises Halting Garden Bird Feeding in Warmer Months
1+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) Providing food for garden birds, while seemingly an act of kindness, may inadvertently expose some species to severe health risks, according to the UK's largest bird charity. Millions of households regularly offer sustenance to their feathered visitors, but the Royal…...
Search for Elusive Rufous-Bellied Seedsnipe in Ecuadorian Andes
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (231+ words) Info Nasional - World A writer embarked on an expedition to Ecuador's eastern Andes, aiming to observe one of the nation's most enigmatic avian species: the rufous-bellied seedsnipe. The challenging trek led to the high-altitude terrain of Cayambe Coca National Park,…...