Pine Martens: The Comeback
Small populations survived in Wales and areas of northern England at very low densities, but the only viable populations left could be found in the North West Highlands of Scotland where persecution pressures were less.
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A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Mya arenaria
This clam has many common names including steamers, softshells, longnecks. It is a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Myidae which originates in the mud flats of America.
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Immense Study Reveals Imminent Extinction of Forest Elephants
Poachers are decimating their populations to sell ivory to markets in the Far East. The lesser sized, and lesser known, African forest elephants however are also on the brink of becoming poached out of existence.
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A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Little-Neck Clam
It has been in Britain for a long time, as the first (live) specimen was recorded in the Humber in 1864 but then died out in 1907. But that was not the end for the little neck clam in Britain.
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Climate Change Winners
One new study has proved that climate change is not causing all species to lose out – some will actually benefit from a warmer world.
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A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Killer Shrimp
One of the reasons why this D. villosus has colonised so many different countries and habitats is due to its high tolerance levels.
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G is for Glow worm
The gentle green glow which gives this special insect its name emanates from the lower abdomen of females on summer evenings, peaking in June and July.
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2012: A Bad Year for Butterflies in the UK
Last year was the UK’s second wettest year on record and although the high rainfall has benefited some species, 2012 was the worst year for butterflies since scientific monitoring began in 1976.
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A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Janua brasiliensis
This species is widespread in tropical areas, which means that its suspected point of origin is not conclusive.
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F is for Froghopper
Lurking under almost every mass of cuckoo spit in Britain will be a nymph of the common froghopper, Philaenus spumarius, on its way to becoming one of the highly variable adult colour morph – which range from mottled pale brown to almost solid black.