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Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions at Tanzania game reserve
The lions were discovered dead in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, prompting wildlife officials to investigate.
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New £1m grant launched to help communities protect green spaces
Fund aims to support local groups safeguarding threatened wildlife sites and green spaces, according to a BBC report.
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Staffordshire Nature Reserve Set to Double in Size After Bequest
A gift left in a will has enabled Staffordshire Wildlife Trust to acquire additional wetland, marsh and pasture, expanding one of its reserves.
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Hummingbird Hawk Moths and Ivy Bees Reported Thriving as Temperatures Rise
BBC Science & Environment reports sightings of insects often mistaken for small birds, linked to warming conditions in parts of the UK
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Hummingbird Hawk Moths Spotted Across West Midlands
Sightings of the bird-like moth, often mistaken for a hummingbird, have been reported in the region, according to the BBC.
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Dolphins Observed Feeding on Vomit From Frightened Fish, Study Finds
Researchers report that some dolphins appear to terrify prey fish into regurgitating, then consume the resulting vomit as an easy meal.
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New Tiger Cat Species Identified in Bolivia, First in Over a Century
Researchers have named Leopardus tilcayo, described as the first new living cat species to be identified and named in more than 100 years, according to Al Jazeera.
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New Living Cat Species Identified for First Time in Over a Century
Al Jazeera reports scientists have identified a new species of living cat, the first such discovery in more than 100 years.
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Colorado bear attacks surge to record levels as teen injured through bedroom window
A black bear broke into a sleeping teenager's home and wounded a camper at a nearby site within days, marking a sharp increase in attacks across the state.
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Katmai's Fat Bear Week Expands to 16 Contestants Amid Record Cub Numbers
Alaska's annual celebration of salmon-fattened brown bears grows larger this year as park officials report more cubs than usual at Katmai National Park.
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New Wild Cat Species Identified in Bolivia, First in Over a Century
A newly recognized feline species from Bolivia marks what researchers describe as the first new wild cat added to the scientific record in more than 100 years, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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New Wild Cat Species Identified in Bolivia, With Only One Known Living Member
Scientists say a spotted wildcat previously mistaken for related species has been confirmed as a distinct new species, according to a report by BBC Science & Environment.
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New Wild Cat Species Identified in Bolivia's Cloud Forest
Researchers say the small feline, known locally as the tilcayo, is the first new living cat species to be formally described in more than a century.
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Scientific American Reports Discovery of First New Cat Species in Over a Century
The newly identified wild cat is smaller than a typical house cat and features leopard-like spots, according to the report.
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New Wild Cat Species Identified in Bolivia, First in Over a Century
Researchers describe a small cloud-forest cat known locally as 'Tilcayo' as a new species belonging to South America's tiger cat group.
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Tourist Hospitalized After Deer Charges Him During Selfie Attempt in Italy
A 57-year-old visitor suffered abdominal trauma after being charged by a deer while attempting to take a photo in Abruzzo National Park, according to ANSA.
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Endangered Water Voles Reintroduced to Surrey Reserve
Conservationists are working to bring the locally extinct water vole back to the River Wey in Surrey, according to the BBC.
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Russia's bear population rises as attacks remain within normal range, ministry says
Brown bears have attacked people in several Russian regions recently, but authorities say incident numbers are consistent with historical averages.
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White-Tailed Eagle Chicks Fledge for Fourth Consecutive Year in England
Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation report continued success in a reintroduction project that began in 2019.
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Rescued Moon Bears Arrive at New Sanctuary in Suffolk
A group of moon bears rescued from a bile farm has arrived at a wildlife park in Suffolk, where they are beginning new lives, according to a BBC report.
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Louisiana firefighters discover illegally caged African serval during house fire response
Firefighters responding to a minor residential fire in suburban New Orleans found a wild African serval illegally enclosed in a backyard cage.
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Pigeons Gather on Mall Road as Pedestrians Feed Them in Gesture of Goodwill
A flock of pigeons was seen feeding on food scattered by passersby along the Mall Road footpath, according to a photo report by the Associated Press of Pakistan.
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Charity warns proposed data centre could threaten rare species in Essex
Essex Wildlife Trust says the development would destroy "incredibly rare" habitats, according to a BBC report
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Giant Jellyfish With Tentacles Reported at 40 Feet Filmed Off Wales
Footage shared by wildlife filmmaker Iestyn Morgan shows a large jellyfish, part of his effort to make Welsh marine life more visible to the public, the BBC reported.
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Thousands of Turtles Swarm Mexican Beach in Mass Nesting Event
Sanctuary officials in Oaxaca report a rapid influx of turtles arriving at La Escobilla beach within a two-day span.
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More Than 300,000 Olive Ridley Turtles Nest on Southern Mexico Beach
A mass nesting event, known as an "arribada," drew hundreds of thousands of olive ridley sea turtles to a beach in southern Mexico, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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Giant Jellyfish With Reported 40ft Tentacles Filmed Off Welsh Coast
Footage shared by a Welsh diver shows what has been described as a giant jellyfish, part of an effort to make marine life in Wales more visible to the public.
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Los Angeles to Honor Mountain Lion P-22 With Bronze Sculpture in Griffith Park
The city plans a memorial to the famed cougar that once roamed the 4,200-acre park before being euthanized in 2022 due to declining health.
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Photo Shows Buffaloes Bathing in Pakistan's River Chenab
A photograph released by the Associated Press of Pakistan depicts a herd of buffaloes drinking and bathing in the River Chenab.
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Rising Lake Waters in Kenya Push Crocodiles Toward Homes, Prompting Relocation Effort
Wildlife officers in Kenya's Rift Valley are trapping and relocating crocodiles from Lake Baringo as rising water levels linked to climate change bring the reptiles closer to human settlements.
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UK Conservationists Work to Save Snail Species Now Found in Only One Welsh Lake
A mollusc once common across the United Kingdom has been reduced to a single surviving population in a lake in Wales, according to a report by BBC Science & Environment.
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Gray Wolf Spotted in California's Mendocino National Forest for First Time in Years
State wildlife officials confirm sighting suggests the species, once driven to extinction in California, is expanding its range.
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Endangered Pygmy Raccoon Observed Turning Trash Into Toys, Teaching Behavior to Family
Scientific American reports the discovery marks a first documented case of such behavior among raccoons and their relatives.
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Coventry Council Plans Wildlife and Access Improvements at Longford Nature Park
Coventry City Council says developer contributions will fund upgrades to boost biodiversity and public access at the park.
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Conservation Group Completes Year-Long Study of Guernsey's Wild Ferrets
A conservation group has spent a year researching the island's wild ferret population after receiving government funding, according to the BBC.
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Sea Eagle With Broken Wing Spotted Again Off Scotland's West Coast
A sea eagle that survived despite a broken wing, surprising experts, has reportedly been seen flying above Scotland's west coast once more, according to the BBC.
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Conservationists Release Turtle Doves in South Downs to Combat Extinction Risk
More than two dozen turtle doves have been released in South Downs National Park as part of efforts to prevent the species' extinction, according to a BBC Science & Environment report.
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Naturalist Steve Backshall Backs Calls for Natural History GCSE
TV presenter says nature education is needed after survey finds more than half of children have not climbed a tree.
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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Explores Beaver Reintroduction Sites
Conservation group says beavers could help boost wildlife and manage drought as it searches for suitable habitats.
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Maryland teen recovering after rabid beaver attack at state park
A 13-year-old boy sustained multiple surgeries and nerve damage in a rare underwater attack at Cunningham Falls State Park.
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Report Traces Grey Squirrels' UK Arrival to 1876 Cheshire Banker
A BBC Science & Environment report explores the origins of grey squirrels in Britain and their long-standing impact on native red squirrel populations.
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