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Pine Martens Thrive After Reintroduction in South-West England

Pine martens reintroduced to Dartmoor and Exmoor are thriving, with confirmed breeding after over 100 years. Conservationists track their movements and encourage public sightings to support the project.

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Government Commits £1m to Reintroduce Golden Eagles in England by 2025

The UK government pledges £1m to reintroduce golden eagles in England by 2025, aiming to restore this apex predator after 19th-century extinction. The project includes public consultations and addresses farmer concerns over livestock impact.

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Joseph Cyr Captures Unique 'Preaching' Cactus in Arizona Desert

Joseph Cyr, a language teacher, photographed a rare crested saguaro cactus in Arizona’s Saguaro National Park, capturing its unique, human-like form during a trail run.

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Argentina's Glacier Law Reform Sparks Concern Over Water and Mining Impact

Argentina's recent reforms to glacier protection laws have sparked widespread concern over water security and environmental impact amid plans for expanded mining in the Andes. Communities, scientists, and environmentalists warn of risks to vital water sources supporting millions.

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Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Lava Fountains Reach 200 Meters on Hawaii’s Big Island

Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted Thursday, sending lava fountains 200 meters high and prompting closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Authorities issued ashfall warnings and safety precautions amid ongoing volcanic activity.

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Nature Reserve Aids UK Crane Population Recovery in Record Breeding Year

The RSPB's Lakenheath Fen reserve in Suffolk has helped restore the UK's tallest bird, the common crane, with a record 37 chicks born nationwide last year, marking significant progress since their extinction 400 years ago.

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Beavers Reintroduced to Bedfordshire After 400 Years

A family of Eurasian beavers has been reintroduced to Bedfordshire for the first time in 400 years, following two years of preparation to restore local ecology and enhance drought resilience.

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Plans Advance to Reintroduce Beavers in Ennerdale by 2027

Forestry England advances plans to reintroduce beavers in Ennerdale by 2027, aiming to release up to 50 animals to enhance local ecosystems and water management.

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Project Saves Rare Dwarf Pansy from Extinction in Guernsey

The dwarf pansy, a rare flower in Guernsey, has been saved from extinction through a joint conservation project, with efforts to promote native planting and control invasive species.

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Steve Backshall Calls Orca Sighting Off Cornwall a Top British Wildlife Moment

Steve Backshall describes watching the UK's last two orcas, John Coe and Aquarius, off Cornwall as a deeply emotional and rare wildlife experience.

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Children Aged 8-14 Invited to Share Spring Nature Stories in

's Young Country Diary invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit 200-250 word articles about spring nature encounters by 4 May. Selected entries will be published and paid.

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Project to Restore Rare Milk Parsley and Swallowtail Butterfly in Yorkshire

A project to reintroduce rare milk parsley to East Yorkshire aims to support the return of the nationally scarce swallowtail butterfly, lost to the area for over a century due to habitat loss.

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