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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Steve Backshall comes face-to-face with killer whales in Cornwall

Steve Backshall encountered two of the UK's last resident killer whales off Cornwall, marking a significant wildlife moment.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Birute Galdikas, authority on orangutans, has died. She was one of 'Leakey's Angels.'

Biruté Galdikas dedicated her life to studying orangutans in Borneo, overcoming immense challenges to conduct groundbreaking research.
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

'Our results show that the next 20 years are critical,' lead author Dr Rob Cooke told the Daily Mail. 'By around 2050, we reach a point where the choices we make on emissions and land use will largely determine whether Britain moves towards a much more degraded or a much more nature‑positive future.'
Environment
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cambridge offers botany course that inspired Darwin after rare archive uncovered

Plant specimens and teaching materials from Darwin's mentor will be used to teach contemporary students about botany for the first time.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We didn't want to be preachy': David Attenborough's unexpected new show which might enrage cat lovers

David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' emphasizes the importance of local biodiversity and offers practical solutions to ease eco-anxiety regarding wildlife.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

In Her Final Reflections, Jane Goodall Issues a Warning: "Without Hope, We Fall Into Apathy"

Somebody sent to this world to try to give people hope in dark times, because without hope, we fall into apathy and do nothing, and in the dark times that we are living in now, if people don't have hope, we're doomed. How can we bring little children into this dark world we've created and let them be surrounded by people who've given up?
Writing
Roam Research
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Robert Irwin Shares the Question He Still Asks Late Dad Steve Irwin

Robert Irwin processes his grief for his father Steve Irwin by connecting with nature, allowing emotions to surface, and periodically reassessing his grief journey through introspection.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Dinosaurs review Morgan Freeman's narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid

Dinosaur documentaries increasingly rely on familiar narrative tropes and visual effects that have become clichéd, combining predictable animal behavior patterns with sensationalized predator encounters.
Film
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'A letter from Attenborough started my wildlife filming career'

Christian Marot overcame dyslexia and discouragement to become a professional wildlife camera operator, photographing urban nature, earning competition recognition and working with Sir David Attenborough.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?

Asia's wealthy collectors drive a booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil market, producing record sales and profits while raising ethical and scientific concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Birdwatching with Sean Bean: best podcasts of the week

On the face of it, the RSPB picking Ned Stark as the host of the new series of their podcast seems odd. But it turns out he's been a birder since childhood, who crams in birdwatching between acting gigs. He's warm and honest in his first podcast, chatting to fellow ornithology lover Elbow's Guy Garvey about spotting different species while working abroad, recognising bird song and the meditative joy of watching the feathered creatures. Alexi Duggins Widely available, episodes fortnightly
Podcast
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

Jersey's Durrell Zoo faces severe financial strain, risking closure within three years and forcing conservation and animal care cuts despite rising sector-wide budget pressures.
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2 months ago

Everything you need to know about Robert Irwin's 'proud' LGBTQ+ allyship

Whether you know Robert Irwin from his thrilling routines on Dancing with the Stars last year, that underwear campaign, or simply his conservation and wildlife work there's one thing you really should know, he's a "proud" LGBTQ+ ally. The son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, Robert has taken after his father in terms of working with animals as well as his good looks and killer charm.
LGBT
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Wild London: 5 things we learned from David Attenborough's new doc

There are snakes living in London trees Just a short slither away from London Zoo and Camden, an estimated 40 snakes are living in the trees on Regent's Canal. Aesculapian snakes are native to continental Europe and it remains unclear how they came to be living in the heart of London. Shy and harmless to humans, the snakes play a role in the food chain, helping to keep down the numbers of rats and mice in the capital city.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BP accused of insidious' influence on UK education through Science Museum links

Campaigners have accused BP of having an insidious influence over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) in the UK through its relationship with the Science Museum. Documents obtained under freedom of information legislation show how the company funded a research project that led to the creation of the Science Museum Group academy its teacher and educator training programme which BP sponsors and which has run more than 500 courses, for more than 5,000 teachers.
Science
Environment
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Ron Magill, the face and voice of Zoo Miami, announces his retirement

Ron Magill is retiring from Zoo Miami after 46 years and will become the Zoo Miami Foundation goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison.
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