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14 June 2023

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04 April 2018

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Sheep hunted before domestication in the Middle East.

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Dragonflies - Indicator Species of Environmental Health

featured Dragonflies - Indicator Species of Environmental Health

Dragonfly image; Credit: © Shutterstock Delicate fluttering wings, fascinating hovering motions, dainty, beautiful yet extremely precious in indicating the health of ecosystems, and overall environmental quality, dragonflies are one of...

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Springwatch: Which trio are as fruity as a nuthatch?

Springwatch: Which trio are as fruity as a nuthatch?

These three strange furry creatures keep appearing twice annually, but why?; Credit: © BBC What's as fruity as a nuthatch? Well the presenters of BBC's Springwatch, of course. Back in...

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Ten of the best - amazing new species list for 2012

Ten of the best - amazing new species list for 2012

Credit: © Sara Pennak/International Institute for Species Exploration/Arizona State University The numbers speak for themselves - 1,700,000 species that are know to science; as many as 40,000,000 species waiting for...

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The lemurs' radiation in Madagascar

The lemurs' radiation in Madagascar

The red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) is one of the 17 lemur species that have been endangered among the unique fauna (and ex-fauna) of Madagascar This large species inhabits its niche...

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Baboon healing ability linked to social status

Baboon healing ability linked to social status

A baboon reflects at Amboseli. Amboseli, just north of Kilimanjaro, is best known for its elephants, but the diversity and richness of these reserves Olive baboon image; Credit: © Shutterstock...

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Elephant seal adventures tracked at sea

Elephant seal adventures tracked at sea

Northern elephant seal and her pup on the beach at San Simeon (Mirounga angustirostris), - Elephant seals via Shutterstock The northern elephant seals migrate throughout the north-east Pacific. They are...

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The Grey Whale in the Eastern Pacific

The Grey Whale in the Eastern Pacific

The distinctive grey whale (no dorsal fin, and it's a little hairy!) shown beautifully breaching in the Sea of Cortez - Grey whale breach via Shutterstock One of the most...

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