Europe has lost over half a billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilisers
Insect-eating birds such as swifts and yellow wagtails are particularly vulnerable.
June 1, 2023 • ~8 min
Melting glaciers in the Alps will eradicate some invertebrates that are crucial for alpine ecosystems – new research
Meltwater rivers in the European Alps will change as glaciers melt – threatening animals that are vital for alpine ecosystems with habitat loss.
May 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Scientists discover five new species of black corals living thousands of feet below the ocean surface near the Great Barrier Reef
Black corals provide critical habitat for many creatures that live in the dark, often barren, deep sea, and researchers are learning more about these rare corals with every dive.
Nov. 23, 2022 • ~6 min
Beyond flora and fauna: Why it's time to include fungi in global conservation goals
Fungi underpin life on Earth, but are far less well catalogued and understood than animals and plants. Three scientists call for including fungi in conservation strategies and environmental laws.
May 17, 2022 • ~10 min
What does an octopus eat? For a creature with a brain in each arm, whatever's within reach
With nine brains, blue blood and a talent for camouflage, the octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea.
May 9, 2022 • ~6 min
How we discovered a rare giant millipede fossil on a beach - and why it matters
Why our chance discovery of an Arthropleura as long as an alligator, while on holiday on a beach in northern England, was such a landmark moment.
Jan. 28, 2022 • ~7 min
Octopus, crabs and lobsters feel pain - this is how we found out
Octopus, crabs, prawns demonstrate clear signs of emotion, such as pain and ‘anxiety-like’ behaviour.
Dec. 16, 2021 • ~7 min
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