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Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency have found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident c-js.uk/4r9MCtB
Native crayfish population survives following major incident
c-js.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency have found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident c-js.uk/4r9MCtB
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Just the smell of predators, like lynx, is enough to limit sapling damage from deer overbrowsing, according to new research in @jappliedecology.bsky.social
The lynx effect: how the smell of predators could help forest restoration - BES
The lynx effect: how the smell of predators could help forest restoration - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
f.mtr.cool
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Just the smell of predators, like lynx, is enough to limit sapling damage from deer overbrowsing, according to new research in @jappliedecology.bsky.social
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@cieem.bsky.social - A major new UK Government national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the UK’s national security has been quietly published, and with little public or political attention.
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
Landmark national security report on biodiversity loss released with little public attention
c-js.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
@cieem.bsky.social - A major new UK Government national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the UK’s national security has been quietly published, and with little public or political attention.
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
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🌿UK publishes first post-EU assessment for habitats and species.
Latest reports cover nationally important habitats and species in each of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & our UK offshore marine area
Find out more👉https://bit.ly/4sRWnOl
#TogetherForNature
Latest reports cover nationally important habitats and species in each of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & our UK offshore marine area
Find out more👉https://bit.ly/4sRWnOl
#TogetherForNature
January 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM
🌿UK publishes first post-EU assessment for habitats and species.
Latest reports cover nationally important habitats and species in each of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & our UK offshore marine area
Find out more👉https://bit.ly/4sRWnOl
#TogetherForNature
Latest reports cover nationally important habitats and species in each of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & our UK offshore marine area
Find out more👉https://bit.ly/4sRWnOl
#TogetherForNature
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🚨⚠️ #Government quietly released a report today on measures taken under the Habitats Regulations between 2019-2024. The report shows #waterpollution and #climatechange are driving wildlife decline, yet protections are being weakened.🚨⚠️
January 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
🚨⚠️ #Government quietly released a report today on measures taken under the Habitats Regulations between 2019-2024. The report shows #waterpollution and #climatechange are driving wildlife decline, yet protections are being weakened.🚨⚠️
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For years, experts have warned that nature loss would become a security threat.
Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder.
Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?
Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder.
Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?
January 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
For years, experts have warned that nature loss would become a security threat.
Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder.
Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?
Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder.
Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?
Only a couple of days left to nominate….! 🪲
✨ LAST CALL - Don't forget to nominate an entomologist for RES Awards and Recognition 🐝
⏰ Deadline: 31 December
Some open awards include:
🦋 Insect Conservation Award
🐝 Eleanor Ormerod Award
🪲 Higher Education Teaching Award
Nominate or apply now 🔽
⏰ Deadline: 31 December
Some open awards include:
🦋 Insect Conservation Award
🐝 Eleanor Ormerod Award
🪲 Higher Education Teaching Award
Nominate or apply now 🔽
Nominate an Entomologist for RES Awards and Recognition
buff.ly
December 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Only a couple of days left to nominate….! 🪲
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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
Spider advent calendar! Brilliant! 🕷️🕸️
We're wrapping our first Christmas present - time to 'open'⚠️ door 6 of our arachnid #Advent Calendar:
December 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Spider advent calendar! Brilliant! 🕷️🕸️
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If I saw a "murder hornet," I'd be running in the other direction. But these wee frogs think they're tasty snacks—even though they get stung repeatedly while consuming them. That story and more from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If I saw a "murder hornet," I'd be running in the other direction. But these wee frogs think they're tasty snacks—even though they get stung repeatedly while consuming them. That story and more from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
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Double your impact to save the Dark Bordered Beauty this #GivingTuesday 💚
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Double your impact to save the Dark Bordered Beauty this #GivingTuesday 💚
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
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Do you have what it takes to win Science’s #DanceYourPhD competition?
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Do you have what it takes to win Science’s #DanceYourPhD competition?
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
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Through boreholes, water bowsers, and dams, we provide elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other creatures access to drinking water. Without this, animals would be forced onto community land – creating human-wildlife conflict. Your support ensures wildlife can stay within safe borders.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Through boreholes, water bowsers, and dams, we provide elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other creatures access to drinking water. Without this, animals would be forced onto community land – creating human-wildlife conflict. Your support ensures wildlife can stay within safe borders.
And another one… 🤬 Found just south of Haltwhistle.
Time to put an end to this madness.
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And another one… 🤬 Found just south of Haltwhistle.
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Time to put an end to this madness.
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Time to put an end to this madness.
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Although we're not where we should be, we're on a significantly better trajectory than we were 10 years ago.
10 Years After the Paris Climate Agreement, Here's Where We Are (Gift Article)
Has anything really changed in the decade since the Paris Agreement was reached? Actually, quite a lot.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Although we're not where we should be, we're on a significantly better trajectory than we were 10 years ago.
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Looking to get directly involved with protecting wildlife and their habitats? Fancy learning some new practical skills? 🤔
Our conservation days cover a range of dates and are open to all age ranges and experience levels!
Sign up ⬇️
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/.../conservation-days
Our conservation days cover a range of dates and are open to all age ranges and experience levels!
Sign up ⬇️
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/.../conservation-days
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking to get directly involved with protecting wildlife and their habitats? Fancy learning some new practical skills? 🤔
Our conservation days cover a range of dates and are open to all age ranges and experience levels!
Sign up ⬇️
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/.../conservation-days
Our conservation days cover a range of dates and are open to all age ranges and experience levels!
Sign up ⬇️
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/.../conservation-days
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#Science #Entomology #Arachnids #Spiders
Scientists Found a Half-Male, Half-Female Spider in Thailand and It’s Fascinating www.zmescience.com/science/news...
Scientists Found a Half-Male, Half-Female Spider in Thailand and It’s Fascinating www.zmescience.com/science/news...
Scientists Found a Half-Male, Half-Female Spider in Thailand and It’s Fascinating
Scientists named the half-male, half-female spider after an One Piece anime character who can change sex at will.
www.zmescience.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
#Science #Entomology #Arachnids #Spiders
Scientists Found a Half-Male, Half-Female Spider in Thailand and It’s Fascinating www.zmescience.com/science/news...
Scientists Found a Half-Male, Half-Female Spider in Thailand and It’s Fascinating www.zmescience.com/science/news...
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@brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social please spread the word, what an opportunity this would be for @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
Where are those for whom £30m is small change? Anyway, here in the real world, please donate if you can. @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
BBC News - Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
@brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social please spread the word, what an opportunity this would be for @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
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Is Billie Eilish's ‘Ocean Eyes’ actually all about scallops? We can’t confirm, but we’ll let you judge… 🌊
Find out all about those scallop eyes in this week’s Surprising Science 🐚👀
Find out all about those scallop eyes in this week’s Surprising Science 🐚👀
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Is Billie Eilish's ‘Ocean Eyes’ actually all about scallops? We can’t confirm, but we’ll let you judge… 🌊
Find out all about those scallop eyes in this week’s Surprising Science 🐚👀
Find out all about those scallop eyes in this week’s Surprising Science 🐚👀
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💔 Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Species like Bechstein’s bats & large blue butterflies rely on habitats that can’t be replaced once destroyed.
Without #Amendment130, they could vanish forever.
Tell your MP: keep this Amendment. Send your message now 👇
https://wtru.st/PIB-last-chance
Species like Bechstein’s bats & large blue butterflies rely on habitats that can’t be replaced once destroyed.
Without #Amendment130, they could vanish forever.
Tell your MP: keep this Amendment. Send your message now 👇
https://wtru.st/PIB-last-chance
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
💔 Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Species like Bechstein’s bats & large blue butterflies rely on habitats that can’t be replaced once destroyed.
Without #Amendment130, they could vanish forever.
Tell your MP: keep this Amendment. Send your message now 👇
https://wtru.st/PIB-last-chance
Species like Bechstein’s bats & large blue butterflies rely on habitats that can’t be replaced once destroyed.
Without #Amendment130, they could vanish forever.
Tell your MP: keep this Amendment. Send your message now 👇
https://wtru.st/PIB-last-chance
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Celebrate ‘the moth wonderful time of the year’ with @richardfoxbc.bsky.social 🦋🌙
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Celebrate ‘the moth wonderful time of the year’ with @richardfoxbc.bsky.social 🦋🌙
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
www.science.org/content/arti...
First Rachel Reeves has a pop and now they’re getting eaten by rats. Poor little guys can’t catch a break at the moment 🦇❤️
First Rachel Reeves has a pop and now they’re getting eaten by rats. Poor little guys can’t catch a break at the moment 🦇❤️
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time
Stunning hunting behaviour captured in German cave
www.science.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
www.science.org/content/arti...
First Rachel Reeves has a pop and now they’re getting eaten by rats. Poor little guys can’t catch a break at the moment 🦇❤️
First Rachel Reeves has a pop and now they’re getting eaten by rats. Poor little guys can’t catch a break at the moment 🦇❤️
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The North Pennines is England’s darkest mainland National Landscape. We get to see the Milky Way, Northern Lights and 2,000 stars. This satellite image depicts the best areas in blue. Keep it dark by being careful with external lighting. Nocturnal wildlife will also thank you. #NorthPennStarFest25
October 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The North Pennines is England’s darkest mainland National Landscape. We get to see the Milky Way, Northern Lights and 2,000 stars. This satellite image depicts the best areas in blue. Keep it dark by being careful with external lighting. Nocturnal wildlife will also thank you. #NorthPennStarFest25