Mojave Max Emerges Record Late, Signaling Spring
Mojave Max, Nevada's tortoise weather prognosticator, emerged record late on May 10, marking winter's end. His delay due to weather fluctuations and sharing burrow with other tortoises.
Category : Environment
Endangered Baby Macaques Born at UK Monkey Forest
Four baby Barbary macaques, an endangered species, have been born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire. Conservationists call it a small but important win for the species, with only 8,000 left in the wild.
Illicit Whisky Distillery Found in Scottish Highlands
Archaeologists discovered a 200-year-old illicit whisky distillery in a remote Scottish Highlands bothy, including a copper still fragment and a hidden hearth.
Attract Wrens to Your Garden in May with 3 Plants
RSPB urges stopping bird seed feeding from May to October to prevent disease. Expert suggests planting sunflowers, teasels, and ivy to naturally attract birds.
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Bird Feeders and Greenfinch Decline: Expert Advice
Greenfinch numbers have plummeted by two-thirds in a decade due to trichomonosis spread at feeders. The RSPB advises pausing seed feeding May-Oct. Learn natural ways to support garden birds.
Climate Change Threatens Britain's Beloved Cup of Tea
Christian Aid warns climate change is altering tea's flavour and supply from Kenya, India, and Sri Lanka, causing price spikes and urging action.
Chelsea Garden Celebrates England's Edgelands with Weeds
Sarah Eberle's 'On the Edge' garden at RHS Chelsea features stinging nettles, buttercups, and a fallen tree sculpture to highlight vulnerable fringe lands between town and countryside.
Gullah Geechee Fight to Keep Ancestral Land Amid Rising Taxes
Gullah Geechee communities in South Carolina face land loss due to heirs' property issues, rising taxes, and climate change, threatening their heritage.
44% of World's Languages Face Extinction Crisis
A staggering 44% of human languages are endangered, risking culture and tradition. Learn about the fight to preserve linguistic diversity.
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Parasitic Wasps: Unseen Heroes in Our Daily Lives
Discover the hidden benefits of parasitic wasps and other organisms that help us daily, from pest control to pollination, often without our knowledge.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Creeps Up US East Coast as Oceans Warm
Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly flesh-eating bacterium, is expanding northward along the US east coast due to warming ocean waters, posing increased risks to beachgoers and shellfish consumers.
Mysterious Humpback Whale Gaping Behaviour Documented
Citizen scientists capture rare humpback whale 'gaping' behaviour, believed to be a social display, as annual migration begins off Australian coasts.
Scottish Salmon Farms Face Same Pollution as Norway
Dr Mark Borthwick warns that Scottish open-net salmon farms produce pollution equivalent to human sewage, with nitrogen and phosphorus harming waters, yet new farms are approved without assessments.
Tribes Win Victory Against Graphite Mine in Sacred Black Hills
Nine Sioux Nation groups successfully halted a graphite drilling project on sacred land in South Dakota, but other mining and pipeline disputes loom as Trump-era energy policies intensify.
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AFL Invests $300k in Indigenous Fund to Tackle Racism
The AFL will allocate around $300,000 from Indigenous guernsey sales to address racism and unsafe environments, as the number of First Nations players drops from 87 in 2020 to 62.
Wildlife Finds Safety in Human Shield Effect
A mallard, tawny owl, and woodcock nest in a Northumberland garden, benefiting from the human shield effect where wildlife feels safer near humans.
Help Greenfinches in Your Garden Naturally
Greenfinch numbers have dropped by two-thirds. With RSPB advice to pause feeding, learn how to support them with garden plants and hygiene.
Everglades Wildfire Forces Road Closures, 20% Contained
Emergency crews battle a 5,000-acre wildfire in the Florida Everglades near Miramar, with 20% containment. Road closures in place as smoke impacts communities.
Climate Change Threatens Britain’s Cup of Tea
Climate change is altering tea taste and causing price spikes, warns Christian Aid. Rising temperatures and extreme weather threaten harvests in Kenya, India, and Sri Lanka.
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Climate Change Threatens to Make Your Tea More Bitter
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall in tea-growing regions like Kenya and India could alter the flavour of Britain's favourite drink, warns Christian Aid.
Adam Henson Regrets Missing Sheep Profit Chance
Countryfile star Adam Henson admits he missed a golden opportunity to profit from Swiss valley sheep, now worth up to £10,000 each.
Katy, Texas Sinks 14 Inches, Flood Risks Rise
A Houston suburb, Katy, has sunk about 14 inches since 2007 due to groundwater pumping and oil extraction, increasing flood risks and infrastructure damage concerns.
New Bin Rules: Keep Lids on Glass Jars
Households in England urged to keep metal lids on glass jars under new recycling rules to avoid losing them during sorting. Rinse items first.
Community Car-Sharing Helps UK Climate Goals
An electric car club in Leicestershire offers a model for sustainable transport, but experts warn more ambitious action is needed to meet UK climate targets.
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Counting Mountain Gorillas in Uganda: A Census in Pictures
Photographer Jasper Doest documents the 2025 mountain gorilla census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, highlighting conservation efforts and the apes' resilience.
Remove Black Mould from Washing Machine Seal in 15 Minutes
Learn how to remove black mould from your washing machine seal in 15 minutes using white vinegar—no scrubbing or harsh chemicals needed.
Balcony Gardens Boost Health, Study Finds
Adding plants to your balcony can reduce air pollution and improve health, according to a University of Manchester study. Green balconies had lower PM10 levels 98% of the time.
Tourist Throws Rock at Seal, Boasts 'I'm Rich'
A tourist in Hawaii was filmed throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal, then bragged he was rich and didn't care about fines. He faces potential prison and fines up to $50,000.
Rare 'Ghost of the Forest' Antelope Returns to Kenya
The critically endangered mountain bongo antelope, known as the 'ghost of the forest,' is making a cautious comeback in Kenya's wild forests, offering hope for conservation efforts.
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Wennington Fire Exposed UK Wildfire Threat Fragmentation
The 2022 Wennington blaze destroyed 18 homes in record heat, revealing UK's unpreparedness for wildfires. Despite lessons, fragmented response and water supply issues persist.
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