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just now (538+ words) THE range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity. Surveys for the charity Trees for Life show more than 12 new populations of reds are now thriving and breeding successfully in areas where they were missing before. Although native to the UK, the country's red squirrel population is under threat from the spread of invasive non-native grey, which also carry the fatal squirrel pox virus. File image of a pair of red squirrels (Image: Debbie Hart) During the reintroductions, licensed by NatureScot, Trees for Life carefully relocates small numbers of reds from healthy populations around Inverness-shire, Moray and Strathspey to suitable woods in the north and north-west, where they will be safe from greys. So far this year it has relocated 259 red squirrels to 13 new sites…...

22+ min ago (543+ words) This UK-wide inventory aims to recognise traditions passed down through generations Communities are being urged to nominate cherished traditions, from the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival to the ancient art of cheese-rolling, for a new UK register of "living heritage". This comprehensive UK-wide inventory aims to document practices passed down through generations. It will include traditional crafts such as tartan weaving and dry stone walling, alongside popular events like Pancake Day and Burns Night suppers. Crucially, it also seeks to recognise traditions introduced by immigrant communities, such as steel-drumming, reflecting the nation's diverse cultural tapestry. The government states that establishing this inventory is a vital step in safeguarding the crafts, customs, and celebrations that define the country's unique culture and identity. Research from Historic England reveals the heritage sector contributed over "15 billion to the economy in 2022. Crafts alone generate "400 million annually,…...

1+ hour ago (24+ words) Rarely does anyone encounter ruffed grouse, Pennsylvania's state bird since way back in 1931, by accident. It's a matter of location. While......

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1+ hour, 25+ min ago (577+ words) HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. " Running a whiskey distillery in the middle of 40,000 acres presents quite a few challenges. Just ask Natalie Goff. "We've kind of learned to respect nature and embrace it," she said. Watch full report from Erik Waxler Kevin and Natalie Goff have been creating Wild Buck Whiskey at Njoy Spirits Distillery for more than a decade. "You'll notice on the back of our bottles it says distilled and bottled by us, which means we actually make it here, and we like to use our 401 black rye that we grow on this 80-acre farm." The Goffs built their operation in the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge near Weeki Wachee. Natalie said they are proud to be located in what is known as the Florida Wildlife Corridor. "We love nature, and we get inspiration on how to build things where animals…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (363+ words) For 35 years, American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia, hoping conservationists never have to use them. But she worries that the world's fastest land animal might be on the brink of extinction one day and need artificial reproduction to save it. Marker says the sperm bank at the Cheetah Conservation Fund she founded in the southern African nation is a "frozen zoo" of cheetahs she's been building since 1990. It would be utilised in a worst-case scenario for the big cats, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly in the wild over the last 50 years. Conservationists mark World Cheetah Day on Thursday with less than 7,000 of them left in the wild, similar numbers to the critically endangered black rhino. There are only around 33 populations of cheetahs spread out in pockets mainly across Africa,…...

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2+ hour, 50+ min ago (371+ words) Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the plan will help the federal government "strengthen California's water resilience." It takes effect Friday. But California officials and environmental groups blasted the move, saying sending significantly more water to farmlands could threaten water delivery to the rest of the state and would harm salmon and other fish. It is important for the two systems to work together, Karla Nemeth, director of the California Department of Water Resources, said in a statement. She warned the Trump administration's plan could limit the state's ability to send water to cities and farmers. That is because the state could be required to devote more water to species protection if the federal project sends more to farms. Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director at Restore the Delta, said pumping more water out would result in more Delta smelt and…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (259+ words) Researchers from multiple Indonesian institutions have conducted a study on the densities of Sumatran tigers in the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia. The study collected data from locations including Padang and Takengon, involving experts from different organisations. The research team ensured that fieldwork and sampling were completed with appropriate permits. They also took measures to prevent equipment damage from high humidity by using desiccant sheets inside the cameras. No generative AI was utilised in the preparation of the manuscript, according to the authors. The publisher noted that all claims in the article represent only those of the authors, and that any product evaluated or claim made is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher, editors, or reviewers. The dataset generated from this study is not readily available to the public. The authors explained, "Data sharing for this critically endangered species…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago (373+ words) Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the plan will help the federal government "strengthen California's water resilience." It takes effect Friday. But California officials and environmental groups blasted the move, saying sending significantly more water to farmlands could threaten water delivery to the rest of the state and would harm salmon and other fish. It is important for the two systems to work together, Karla Nemeth, director of the California Department of Water Resources, said in a statement. She warned the Trump administration's plan could limit the state's ability to send water to cities and farmers. That is because the state could be required to devote more water to species protection if the federal project sends more to farms. Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director at Restore the Delta, said pumping more water out would result in more Delta smelt and…...