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Triassic titan identified
Remains of a prehistoric marine reptile found in Somerset are identified as a new giant ichthyosaur
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June 2024
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GILLIAN BURKE
\"Is damaging habitats to fuel the green transition justified?\"
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June 2024
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Lionfish invade the Mediterranean Sea
As the predator continues to expand its global range, concern grows over its impact on local ecosystems
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June 2024
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Sperm whales poo on attacking orcas
Marine biologists are left scratching their heads after the ocean giants appear to use faeces to foil predatory orcas
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June 2024
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Blowin' in the wind
Seek out cottongrass on high ground
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June 2024
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Australian cheetah released in Africa
A captive-born cub from Sydney will help boost the genetic diversity of wild populations
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June 2024
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Springwatch
The seasonal spectacular returns to BBC Two
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June 2024
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Grub's up
It's a full-time job keeping young songbirds fed at this time of year
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June 2024
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Flightless birds
Our pick of 10 curious birds that have lost the ability to fly
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May 2024
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ALL YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE Shoebill
THIS PREHISTORIC-LOOKING BIRD IS affectionately known by some as 'king of the marshes' as it is huge (up to 1.5m tall with a 2.4m wingspan) and resides in the freshwater marshes and swamps of East Africa.
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
Slime: protector, lubricant and glue
GOO, GUNGE, GUNK... WHILE THERE are many names for the stuff that makes things slippery or sticky, slime isn't a single material but a label for a variety of substances with similar physical properties. Those qualities are desirable to many living things, which is why slime is made by such a wide range of organisms.
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May 2024
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How do parrots learn to swear?
THERE ARE FEW THINGS AS GLORIOUSLY entertaining as the effing and blinding of a potty-mouthed parrot.
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
Why are walruses so chubby?
AS A GENERAL RULE, TERRESTRIAL mammals are furry, while aquatic ones are fat. It doesn't work across the board: sea otters rarely leave the water but have the densest fur of any mammal.
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May 2024
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What is the lotus effect?
WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF WATCHING the clock on the wall of a dentist's waiting room, you can always pass a bit of time with a rummage through the bowl of fragrant botanical wonders next to the leaflets about expensive cosmetic work.
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May 2024
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Are there any plants in Antarctica?
CONTINENTS DON'T COME ANY MORE inhospitable than Antarctica, where life must contend with the longest, darkest, coldest winters and a year-round blanket of snow and ice.
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May 2024
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LANDLORD OF THE WILD
The humble aardvark is seldom praised for its work digging out homes for other animals
7 min |
May 2024
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CRACK DOWN
As the new Amazon drama Poacher hits our screens, we take a look at the fight to end ivory poaching in India
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May 2024
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Wild words
Spending time observing and writing about the natural world can be transformational
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May 2024
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NIGHT PROWL
As shrimp farms encroach on fishing cat habitat in Thailand, scientists are learning how these felines are adapting to a changing world
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
THE PUFFARAZZI
Every summer, an epic survey of Iceland's puffins takes place - and two photographers decided to lend a helping hand
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May 2024
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THE ONLY WAY IS UP
A South American frog whose young erupt from the mother's back
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
TWIST AND SHOUT
Get ready for a dazzling show as courting birds show off their groovy moves and fabulous colours
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May 2024
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FEMALE OF THE SPECIES
Love is a battlefield for damselflies in distress
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May 2024
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The importance of child's play
Chimpanzee mothers prioritise playtime with their offspring, even when food is scarce
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May 2024
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New life for our rivers
Europe's dams are being removed at record-breaking speed - freeing rivers and restoring healthy habitats
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May 2024
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'Stars' are helping repair ruined reefs
Scientists are using steel webs to regrow coral reefs in Indonesia - with impressive results
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
Songbird slaughter in Cyprus
Last autumn, almost half a million birds were trapped and killed by gangs on the Mediterranean island
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May 2024
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Huge rewilding paradise planned for South Africa
The 100,000ha Loskop Dam Nature Reserve project hopes to bring back lost species
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May 2024
BBC Wildlife
Reefs on TV
This one-off BBC special on coral is a must-see
1 min |
May 2024
BBC Wildlife
Arctic roll
The Arctic tern is the ultimate distance migrant, flying pole to pole every year
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