By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News Macaque monkeys that have developed the ability to use stone tools to open shellfish are in danger of losing the skill because of human development. Scientists found that illegal palm oil and rubber plantations in Thailand are disrupting the monkeys’ feeding behaviour. Dogs … Continue reading
By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News Researchers say that the recent spell of warm weather has seen a rapid increase in jellyfish blooms around Britain’s coasts. The long, cold spring meant there were very few reports before June. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) now says several species including the … Continue reading
By Rebecca Morelle Science reporter, BBC World Service Scientists have found further evidence that dolphins call each other by “name”. Research has revealed that the marine mammals use a unique whistle to identify each other. A team from the University of St Andrews in Scotland found that when the … Continue reading
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As predicted, the great palm oil agri-businesses were quick to blame small-holders for the smog that has engulfed the region in past days. Doubtless, we can expect several small farmers to be rounded up and severely punished over the coming period. On this site the very first comment to our … Continue reading
By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News Scientists have developed the first global model that analyses the routes taken by marine invasive species. The researchers examined the movements of cargo ships around the world to identify the hot spots where these aquatic aliens might thrive. Marine species are taken in … Continue reading
By Roger Harrabin (Follow Roger on Twitter @rharrabin) Environment analyst, BBC News The Arctic seas are being made rapidly more acidic by carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report. Scientists from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) monitored widespread changes in ocean chemistry in the region. They say … Continue reading
Click to enlarge. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is an emergent disease of hibernating bats that has spread from the northeastern to the central United States at an alarming rate. Since the winter of 2007-2008, millions of insect-eating bats in 19 states and four Canadian provinces have died from this devastating disease. … Continue reading
People and sun power is set to revolutionise the way we get around. At least that’s what the people at Organic Transit, a North Carolina-based developer say. In fact they call this Organic Transit Vehicle “the most efficient vehicle on the planet”. It combines peddle power with solar energy to … Continue reading
Almost a fifth of the world’s reptile species are at risk of extinction, according to scientists. Research led by the Zoological Society of London found that the future of 19% of the world’s reptiles are threatened. Conservation experts also confirmed that 47% are vulnerable and highlighted the possible extinction of … Continue reading
