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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Insects are on the decline. Recently, scientists have been researching the speed of the decline of insects as it is crucial to understand due to their importance in ecosystem function and food pollination. It is estimated the decline is 9-25% every 10 years... the variation is due to their global and...
Atlantic mackerel should no longer be considered a sustainable seafood, according to the UK's leading ocean charity. Populations of the oily fish - often bought as smoked fillets or in tins - have suffered from more than a decade of overfishing, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has warned. It has blamed...
A recent study found that the squirrels on the East and West side of the Isle of Wight have different gene pools. This supports conservation work to build tree and hedge "stepping stones" around the island, so they can all mix together. Other research found that squirrels on the islands have...
Gordon Buchanan's "30 years in the wild" talk is an awe-inspiring account of his experiences as a wildlife filmmaker, documenting the world's most beautiful and dangerous creatures. Having worked on numerous projects with the BBC and National Geographic, Gordon's passion for wildlife is evident in the way he speaks...
he government has announced that for the third year in a row, it will permit the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam - a type of neonicotinoid - on sugar beet in England in 2023. A single teaspoon of neonicotinoid is enough to deliver a lethal dose to 1.25 billion...

Do you know your cat?

What cats do you have? Ginger? Black? White? Tortoiseshell? Tuxedo? Tabby? .... What Personality Traits do Different Breeds have? When considering adopting a cat, ultimately the choice is a personal one, and even though you may be looking to choose a breed based on their personality trait, remember cats are all individual...

It’s time to reassess rats

It’s high time we forgive the rat his past ills and protect him if he is black and tolerate him if he is brown. And I do tolerate them, in fact I offer them safe refuge in our roof space and food in the garden. It strikes me as...
@mattzhaigIt is called DOG. (Daily Overexcitement Generator.) Basically you get one and every day even in January you have to walk it for two hours. Fun! This is good exercise but unfortunately it can tighten your muscles but fortunately this particular DOG shits at least three times per walk and...
Unlimited fines and prison sentences are amongst a package of new powers to be introduced as part of a crackdown on illegal tree felling in England, Defra and the Forestry Commission announced in December 2022. Delivered as part of the world-leading Environment Act, changes to the Forestry Act 1967 will deliver...
There has been a confirmed case of Avian Influenza or bird flu near Dorchester. Letters have been sent to all households within a 3km area to register details of poultry or captive birds and to remind bird keepers of the special measures that are in place. This area includes...