Species
Sandilands former golf course opens as coastal nature
The National Trust has opened a 2km-long nature reserve at Sandilands on the Lincolnshire coast, transforming a former members-only golf course into
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Species
New Snail Species Found in Montenegro Face Hydropower Threat
Two new snail species discovered in Montenegro's Komarnica Canyon are threatened by a proposed hydropower dam, scientists warn, highlighting the region's
Recording & monitoring
Aerial maps show millions of young trees in Cairngorms
Aerial laser surveys by the University of Cambridge have mapped over six million trees in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, revealing successful natural
Status & threats
Genome reshuffling drove CAM evolution in tropical Clusia
A 2026 genomic study reveals the water-saving CAM photosynthesis in Clusia trees evolved through repeated genome duplication and reorganization, not a
Return & recovery
Army Ants Reveal How Biological Echo Chambers Form
A new study uses mathematical models to explain how self-reinforcing feedback loops, or 'echo chambers,' emerge in animal groups like army ants, leading to
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Orange killifish discovered in Brazil faces
A new, vividly colored killifish species found in Amazonian streams is already recommended for an Endangered listing due to its tiny, threatened habitat.
Two New Large Stick Insect Species Found in Australia
Researchers from the University of Sydney have identified two new large stick insect species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis, in a taxonomic
Farm's nature-friendly methods yield record
A Lincolnshire farmer reports a covey of 26 grey partridges, an unusually large number, attributing the success to specific insect-rich habitat margins and
Eco-Moorings Heal Dorset Seagrass, Boost Seahorse Numbers
A study shows eco-moorings in Studland Bay have allowed seagrass scars from traditional anchors to shrink by up to 94%, aiding recovery of the spiny
Los Angeles residents adapt to life with black bears
As human communities expand into bear habitat on the outskirts of Los Angeles, residents are learning to coexist with the animals, with interactions
Humpback whale mother attends stillborn calf
Scientists have documented the first detailed case of a humpback whale mother caring for her deceased newborn calf off Australia's Gold Coast, offering new
Amphipods Hitch Rides on Giant Sea Spiders in Deep Pacific
Researchers observed shrimp-like amphipods clinging to giant sea spiders in the deep Chilean Margin. The behavior was recorded at two sites, suggesting it may be a common interaction in this deep-sea environment.
Wild European Honeybees Listed as Endangered for First Time
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified wild populations of the Western honeybee as 'endangered' in the European Union, with
New Guinea snake named after guitarist Slash
A newly discovered nonvenomous snake from New Guinea has been named Lielaphis slashi after Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, honoring his lifelong passion for
Wildlife Trusts Report England's Nature Access Crisis
A Wildlife Trusts study finds 44% of English constituencies have poor access to green or blue space, linking nature deprivation to economic deprivation and
Captive Saltwater Crocodiles Adapt to Wild in Bangladesh
A study tracking mature saltwater crocodiles in Bangladesh found captive-reared individuals settled into new wild habitats instead of trying to return to
Analyst Choices Cause Wildly Different Wildlife Study
A large-scale study in ecology and evolutionary biology reveals that different researchers analyzing the same data can produce dramatically different
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Acoustic Monitoring For Bats And Birds
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Amphibians
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Ancient Woodland
A woodland of great age with ecological... · United Kingdom
Apps
United States · 2010s
Atlas Projects And National Surveys
Varies by species · Binomial nomenclature
Bat Call Id By Frequency
Recall · Myotis recalli
Bat Detectors And Static Acoustic Recorders
United Kingdom · 1980s
Beaver Reintroduction
North American Beaver · Castor canadensis
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The species: where it is, how it is doing and how you would actually see it. Species is the registry, Watching wildlife covers going out to look, Recording & monitoring covers surveys and citizen science, Status & threats covers the trend, and Return & recovery follows reintroductions across Europe.
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