Rare Australian Bee Discovery
A bee in Australia has been discovered, after no sightings had been made of it for 100 years. However, it is extremely rare due to habitat loss and fragmentation, wildfires and climate change. It is also favours just one specific vegetation type, and with little known of its biology, time is running out to protect this native species.
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Piping Plovers Losing Nesting Habitat
Findings suggest that if drainage continues, there will be a continued decline in the breeding habitat for piping plovers at wetlands in the Great Plains.
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Studies Reveal Extent of Human Threat to Lions
Two new studies highlight the threats posed to lions by human activity, including trophy hunting.
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A Paved Paradise
One new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B has made the surprising discovery that not all is lost when paradise is paved with concrete.
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U is for Urticae
A good crop of nettles may well be followed by a spectacular crop of butterflies – so switch off that strimmer, put down that weedkiller, and let them fly free.
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Triple Threat to Seabirds
Extreme weather, predation and human disturbance are all threats to sea birds up and down the UK coastline.
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