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Bird study shows Europe’s nature in ‘dire straits’
Nearly four in 10 of Europe’s bird species are now of conservation concern—including 14% of global concern—according to researchers, who say the continent’s nature is in dire straits. The finding,…
Songbird study shows one-hit wonder must change his tune to attract a mate
Male birds that are able to precisely repeat song notes stand the best chance of attracting a female mate, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. However, the…
New study finds at least £4.4bn a year needed for nature and climate-friendly farming to meet legal targets
A new study published last month shows that at least £4.4bn a year must be invested in nature and climate-friendly farming by the UK and devolved governments over the next…
Study finds increased use of pesticides and fertiliser is driving bird population declines across UK and Europe
Intensive agriculture, particularly an increase in pesticides and fertiliser use, found to be the main pressure behind most bird population declines. Numbers of European farmland bird species found to have…
New study underlines risk longline vessels pose to threatened albatrosses
New research highlights the staggering footprint of tuna fisheries, most of which operate at the most dangerous time for albatrosses, representing a major threat to these iconic seabirds. Albatrosses are awe-inspiring…
Lead ammunition campaign latest: Study reveals excessive lead levels in raw dog food with pheasant
A staggering 77% of raw dog food with pheasant has excessive levels of lead – posing significant risks to our pets, the latest study has confirmed. It’s the latest in a…
Study: Protein is critical for long-distance migratory birds
Birds burn protein “at an extremely high rate very early in their flights,” say researchers, who used a wind tunnel to study warblers. Read More “Study: Protein is critical for…
Study: Black-backed Woodpecker can breed in burned or unburned forests
Researchers find no difference in daily nest survival rate nor reproductive output between nests in green and burned forest. Read More “Study: Black-backed Woodpecker can breed in burned or unburned…
Study reveals new insights about torpor in hummingbirds
Hummingbirds have the fastest metabolism of any animal. The tropical hummingbirds that live in the Andes Mountains in South America must expend considerable energy to … Read More “Study reveals…