When migrating birds get lost, they can ‘read’ the signature of the Earth’s magnetic field well enough to find their way once again, a study has revealed. Researchers from the UK exposed Eurasian reed warblers to a fake magnetic signature — thousands of miles from their usual path — to see how they would react. Despite … Read more
An outdoorsman is dedicating his time in lockdown to helping tackle mental health issues in the U.S by taking people on amazing adventures in nature. When the pandemic first struck, Tristan Hamm, based in Los Angeles, California, wanted to find ways to give hope to those strapped down in fear, worrying about what the future … Read more
Florals have always been a mainstay of our homes. They are reassuringly familiar, providing boldness through their colour and offering some much-needed cheer, given our habitually grey climate. But botanicals offer just as striking a look, whether immortalised in fabric, wallpaper, etched on glass, or woven into carpet, and the look is much more romantic. … Read more
Gisele Bundchen salutes the sun and calls nature her ‘healing place’ as she finds solace outside… ahead of husband Tom Brady’s 10th Super Bowl By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 17:19 GMT, 4 February 2021 | Updated: 17:23 GMT, 4 February 2021 He’s gearing up for another big weekend in his professional career and she’s … Read more
Global increases in animal movement due to human activity have averaged 70 per cent in the last 40 years, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia analysed 208 separate studies on 167 animal species published since the early 1980s to track animal movement. Animals looked at ranged from the sleepy … Read more
Heartbreaking images show herring gull struggling to fly with plastic bag wrapped around its feet and body over Cheshire nature reserve Distressing images were captured by a walker over Parkgate reserve in Cheshire Pictures show herring gull with plastic bag engulfing legs and most of its body RSPCA says it received an estimated 5,000 calls … Read more
Can digital sights and sounds of the countryside boost your mood? Study to investigate impact of ‘virtual nature experiences’ on wellbeing Volunteers listen to or watch different virtual natural environments for the study They then record their emotional reaction, thoughts and feelings while watching The goal is to understand whether virtual nature can also boost … Read more
Extremely rare and endangered greater horseshoe bat is spotted for the first time in 100 years in Dover Castle’s ‘Horseshoe Passage’ in Kent The elusive mammal was found by Claire and Toby Munn of the Kent Bat Group By coincidence, it was found in the castle’s Napoleonic-age ‘Horseshoe Passage’ Experts have been hunting for bats in … Read more
Baby shark doom doom doom: Warming oceans are causing shark hatchlings to be born smaller, undernourished and exhausted Researchers from Australia studied epaulette sharks from the Great Barrier Reef This species lays eggs that are left unprotected for four months before hatching The team explored the impact of increasing water temperatures up to 87.8°F Warmer conditions cause … Read more
A never-before-seen form of snake locomotion — in which serpents use their bodies like a lasso’s noose to climb wide poles — has been discovered by experts in Guam. US experts were trying to design snake-proof poles on which nesting boxes for Micronesia starlings could be placed without fear their eggs would be eaten. However, … Read more