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The ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide poll
The ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide poll Its striking colours and distinctive ‘eye-spots’ saw it clinch the top spot - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The vibrant peacock butterfly has been crowned the nation's favourite butterfly in a new poll conducted by conservationists. Its distinctive “eye-spots” and striking colours, which serve as a defence mechanism against predators, helped it secure the top position. The poll, run by Butterfly Conservation, saw...
Endangered Species Act listing is linked with greater research effort for U.S. butterflies
Conservation strategies for at-risk species can be aided significantly by research on topics such as ecology, life history, and threats, yet research effort is lacking for many species facing elevated extinction risk. Here we investigated whether listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) was associated with research effort for U.S. butterflies, and whether that effort was higher before or after ESA listing. We found that ESA-listed species had significantly more peer-reviewed...
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Segmentation gene expression and function in Vanessa cardui, an emerging model for Lepidoptera
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White storks are returning to the UK. But why is their reintroduction so controversial?
White storks are returning to the UK. But why is their reintroduction so controversial? The government advising body Natural England says it does not consider white storks to be native birds - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are a majestic bird with a two-metre wingspan and an enormous circular nest.
Nine decades of changing insect diversity in Switzerland expose a striking divide
Nine decades of changing insect diversity in Switzerland expose a striking divide Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Thanks to a historical data archive, Swiss researchers are able to draw conclusions about the changes in the diversity of two insect groups over the past 90 years. The study, led by Agroscope, identified a significant decline in butterflies and deadwood beetle species around the middle of the 20th century. These groups live predominantly in agricultural...
White storks: Why introducing non‑native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea
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The bird that woke us up has fallen silent. Can we bring back the Sparrow's chirp?
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‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes
Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote. Historical figures like Winston Churchill will soon be replaced by native wildlife on UK banknotes. In a public consultation run by the Bank of England, the theme of nature came out on top.