Grouse shooting: ‘Seismic’ changes set for industry as new Scottish law aims to tackle raptor persecution – Discover Wildlife
The illegal persecution of birds of prey has cast a long shadow across the UK’s countryside for many decades. Now though, a new law passed by the Scottish Parliament this…
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Loons in murky water. Why scientists in Wisconsin are worried about this icon of the northern wilderness
The common loon, also known as the great northern diver, is one of the most iconic birds in North America. But, according to a new paper published in Ecology, this large…
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King penguin guide: species facts and where they live
In our expert king penguin guide learn all about this spectacular aquatic flightless bird, including how to identify, their diet and natural habitat. King penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus is the second…
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Weirdest sea creatures – meet 13 strange sea creatures of the deep – Discover Wildlife Weirdest sea creatures
The sea is brimming with weird and wonderful sea creatures, so we weren’t stuck for choice when it came to picking our list of the world’s weirdest marine creatures. From…
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Mammals episode four: What to expect from the ‘Cold’ episode
Episode four of Sir David Attenborough’s latest series Mammals is all about the cold. Thanks to their great ingenuity, combined with a thick fur coat, mammals can survive where no others can, in the cold of…
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Lion guide: species facts and where they live in the wild
The African lion is one of the most iconic and revered mammals in the world. With its strong jaw, powerful body, and fierce roar – which can be heard several…
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Brave girl, 6, runs into burning home to save her sleeping mum and baby siblings
Olivia Patterson, six, was playing outside with a friend when she realised her family’s semi-detached home in Riccall, North Yorkshire, was on fire – and acted quickly to save them…
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Peter Andre shares adorable new photo of baby daughter after giving name update
Peter Andre has shared a new picture of his newborn daughter, his third child with wife Emily, after revealing a new update on deciding a name for his baby girl…
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Meet the doctor saving moms and babies in Africa
A medical mission trip inspired this Montana doctor to make it his life’s work to bring lifesaving care to mothers and babies in need. When Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones and his…
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South Sudan: little to celebrate as war and hunger mar independence day
Nyayiel Kuony Tet watches the shower of fat white sacks as they tumble from the tail of a Hercules, seesaw through the sky and hit the earth with the crack…
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