Wildlife
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While we all know it's a dog-eat-dog world, so to speak, an Australian snake species has taken the suggestion of cannibalism very literally and has been captured consuming a smaller, and very unlucky, version of itself.
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It's one of the biggest and most treasured photography contests on the planet, and this year attracted a massive 49,957 entries. But there could be only a handful of winners. We present the standouts, offering a rare glimpse into the natural world.
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The shortlist for the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards is in, showcasing grin-tastic animal antics captured by nature-loving snappers around the globe – including a dove getting rewarded for not paying attention, and a kangaroo rocking out on air guitar.
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In a twist on using animals as biological control, a method that in the past has often had disastrous outcomes for native wildlife, scientists have successfully trained native bush rats to actively seek out a new food source they’ve never seen before.
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As any ornithologist will tell you, birds are wonderful, funny and expressive animals, so it's no surprise they also make great subjects for photo competitions. We present their weird and wonderful selves and the talented snappers behind the shots.
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GPS-enabled tracking collars allow scientists to learn a lot about wild animals, but the devices do have one major drawback – limited battery life. A new tracker gets around that limitation, as it's continuously powered by the animal's movements.
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In an effort to keep livestock safe from coyotes while not harming the predators themselves, researchers ran experiments with a remote-controlled vehicle. The solution worked, hinting at a future in which robot ranch hands could work night patrol.
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A team led by researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia has established a new platypus colony in the Royal National Park on the banks of the Hacking River outside of Sydney for the first time in more than half a century.
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The built environment often has a negative impact on wildlife and the environment, but this international architecture competition turns design on its head and puts plants and animals in the spotlight. The results are simply breathtaking.
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A new study has found that sea and land wildlife are the "missing link" between biodiversity and climate. By protecting and restoring wildlife we can enhance natural carbon capture mechanisms and reduce climate change.
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The winners of the 2022 Nature inFocus Photography Awards feature an assortment of extraordinary moments, including a rare glimpse of a jaguar prowling through a village, a pair of feral dogs encountering a porcupine, and a wolf taking on a termite mound.
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From a shy raccoon waving hello, to a penguin that's had enough of its friend's squawking, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists have again delivered a most entertaining array of hilarious animal antics.
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