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Beachgoers at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, were amazed when a whale fin suddenly appeared in the water right next to the beach.
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Daily EchoDelight as UK's biggest bird of prey spotted again on our doorstep
The UK's largest bird of prey has been spotted by an 'eagle-eyed' photographer flying high above Lepe in the New Forest
- Associated Press
Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale in 'extraordinary' New Zealand study
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. “I can’t tell you how extraordinary it is,” said a joyful Anton van Helden, senior marine science adviser for New Zealand’s conservation agency, who gave the spade-toothed whale its name to distinguish it from other beaked species. Van Helden has studied beaked whales for 35 years, but Monday was the first time he has participated in a dissection of the spade-toothed variety.
- Worcester News
Developer wanted to start construction work in Rushwick at 7.30am
A BID to start construction work on a major housing scheme at 7.30am each morning has been turned down by the council.
- KameraOne
Bear chases moose family into pond
This is the moment a bear chased a small herd of three moose into a pond in Yukon, Canada on July 17. One of the moose turned around and challenged the bear, causing it to give up on its pursuit.
- SWNS
Locals in UK town that were 'terrorised by fish-eating otters' say they've returned
Several locals who live in Ulverston, UK, reported the animals were breaking into their ponds and killing their Koi Carp fish in October. Nobody in the local area saw the otters for a few weeks, so residents assumed that the animals had died. However, shocking CCTV footage captured in the early hours of Friday, November 29, morning shows the otter going onto the garden before being scared off.
- The Telegraph
Miliband’s green energy plans only ‘artificially’ cheaper than nuclear or gas
Ed Miliband’s plans for green energy are based on assumptions that make them appear “artificially cheaper” than nuclear or gas, according to critics.
- South Wales Argus
Disabled flightless goose, thriving at Gwent town lake, survives Storm Bert
A well-loved disabled goose from Cwmbran survived the floods of Storm Bert and is thriving thanks to the compassion shown by locals.
- The Hill
What Trump’s expected withdrawal from global climate efforts means for the environment — and the economy
President-elect Trump’s victory is expected to result in the U.S. exiting the Paris Agreement once again and more broadly disengaging from global climate efforts. Experts say they don’t expect this to derail international work to address global warming, but that it will cede U.S. leadership on climate issues and technology in a way that could make the country less…
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Dead shark found on man's lawn 10 miles from sea
A dead shark was found on a man’s lawn around 10 miles away from the sea.
- Colchester Evening Gazette
'We are desperately low on newspapers' - wildlife rescue's appeal to save hedgehogs
An animal rescue centre in Thorrington has launched an urgent appeal to the public for newspapers as it continues its vital work saving hundreds of endangered hedgehogs each year.
- EADT
Large dead shark washes up on beach
A large dead shark has washed up on Walton beach, near Clacton, Essex.
- AFP
Driver in Australia finds deadly tiger snake on her leg
A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake "slithering up her leg", police said Sunday."The woman explained that she had been travelling at 80kph (50 mph) on the freeway when she felt something on foot and looked down to find a deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg," police said in a statement.
- AFP
New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale
New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented. "This one is the rarest of the rare -- only the seventh specimen known from anywhere in the world, and the first opportunity we have had to undertake a dissection like this."
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Students from the King’s former school spend week on uninhabited island
Sixth formers from Gordonstoun stayed on Swona, in the Pentland Firth, which has been uninhabited since 1974.
- The Independent
Wildlife camera traps used to spy on and harass women in Indian national park, researchers say
Misuse of wildlife monitoring tech sparking concerns over both privacy and women’s safety
- The Hill
Opinion - Worried about climate change under Trump? Here’s what you can do.
While governments come and go, political priorities rise and fall, and even when uncertainty abounds, we can stay on the path to net zero and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
- Benzinga
From Tech to Climate: The Financial Impact Of Bill Gates' Net-Zero Vision
Bill Gates is a widely recognized pioneer of technology and philanthropy. Yet, in recent years, his focus has shifted to one of the world's most pressing challenges: the climate crisis. As a founder of Breakthrough Energy, Gates has dedicated substantial resources to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 – a goal the company describes as "the most difficult challenge humanity has ever taken on." Don't Miss: The global games market is projected to generate $272B by the end of the year — for $0.55/
- Oxford Mail
Shallow pond created at Wolvercote Lakes to boost biodiversity
A shallow pond has been created at Wolvercote Lakes to provide a year-round habitat for freshwater plants and amphibians.
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire 'stink-bomb' landfill site's future to be revealed this week
A drop-in session is being held for communities to find out more about future operations at Withyhedge Landfill in Pembrokeshire.
- The Telegraph
Zookeeper loses part of finger while feeding tiger
A zookeeper lost the tip of his finger while feeding a Siberian tiger at a “big cat” park in Kent.