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Posted by Kevin Heath on January 28, 2012
The diary for next week in Westminster and the debates and topics connected with the environment and nature. This weeks sees the bill being proposed that could lead to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs being moved to Bristol. The things to look … Continue reading
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Mice make much more than squeaks when it comes to mating time. It appears that they sing like birds to attract their mates. The problem for us humans is that the songs are sung in the ultrasound – frequencies outside the hearing of our ears. As … Continue reading
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Temperatures play an important part in turtle reproduction. When temperatures are high the eggs will produce more females than males. With rising global temperatures this could pose some problems for turtles. Too many females and not enough males could lead to inbreeding as the … Continue reading
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Wetlands have been involved in a losing battle ever since humans first started agriculture. Draining land for agriculture and development has gone on for hundreds of years but in recent times conservationists have been trying to turn things around with … Continue reading
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It’s a big date for British birdwatchers this weekend – 28th/29th January – as it the time of the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Normally the gardens would be awash with birds at the feeders and water bowls but where … Continue reading
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Sumatra Island of Indonesia is an important habitat for the elusive and rare Sumatran tiger but it is also a valuable resource that is essential for the future development of the country. The island is an important place for forestry, … Continue reading
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Endangered species do sometimes need active management to ensure their survival. Captive breeding programmes and managed distribution of individuals in an endangered species can help keep genes healthy and mixed. A healthy gene pool can help make sure of the survival of a species. Now though news has … Continue reading
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Top 10 wildlife stories of 2010 It’s the end of another year so I’m taking a quick look back at some of the most interesting wildlife stories that have cropped up this year. Below is my selection of the top … Continue reading
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Increasingly people are become much more aware of fish and the impacts of commercial fishing on the environment and other species. Many people look for the Marine Stewardship council (MSC) seal of approval to ensure that the fish they buy … Continue reading
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The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) have released a report that highlight the threats to river dolphins across the world. Freshwater dolphin numbers across the world are continuing to decline for a number of reasons associated with the way … Continue reading
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There was a time, not so long ago, when if you wanted anything more than just a few peanuts to feed the birds you would either buy mail order (or online with today’s technology) or you’d stock up on your visit to … Continue reading
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A lot has been done to try and prevent excessive logging across the world. Many countries now benefiting from ecotourism understand the financial benefits of protecting their wildlife and having a pro-environment stance. Once nations have got to grips with … Continue reading
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Today is a black day for sciences as 6 geologists go on trial in Italy for failing to predict the earthquake that devastated the city of L’Aquila and killed 309 people. The scientists are being charged with manslaughter because they failed … Continue reading
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The UK Post Office is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) by issuing a series of stamps. The new stamps feature 14 of the endangered species that the WWF are trying to protect. The stamps were … Continue reading
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The RSPCA have issued a warning that the number of badger baiting incidents is on the rise in England and Wales but the number of convictions are falling. In 2009 there were 255 reports of badger baiting with 11 convictions. Last … Continue reading
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Twenty four years ago on 26th April 1986 the worlds worst industrial accident happen when Reactor 4 at Chernobyl Power Station exploded. It was and still is the only Stage 7 accident on the International Nuclear Event Scale. Such was … Continue reading
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