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1 week ago

Asian Hornet warning issued amid 2025 sightings as they pose 'significant threat'

The Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association urge UK residents to report sightings of the invasive Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornet, which has been spotted 13 times this year.
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fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
10 months ago

Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'

A business owner demonstrates his morning routine of navigating through a field of poisonous snakes, as he humorously prods them to move aside.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Last summer was second worst for common UK butterflies since 1976

For the first time since scientific recording began in 1976, more than half of Britain's 59 native species are in long-term decline, particularly common species.
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fromwww.leaderlive.co.uk
3 months ago

Snake species not seen in UK for 300k years returns after 'accidental release'

The Aesculapian snake has not been seen in the UK for 300,000 years but has been re-introduced accidentally and is thriving.
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
7 months ago

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The purseweb spider, Britain’s only tarantula, is a stay-at-home species that primarily lives inside a silk tube resembling an old purse, which can be up to 25cm long. This unique structure limits their visibility but is essential for their survival, allowing them to remain hidden from predators while waiting for prey to pass by.
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