Ecology2 days agoThe true story of Germany's rampant raccoonsOnce alleged to have been introduced by a Nazi commander, the true story of Germany's raccoons is divisive and often wildly misunderstood.2 days ago7 Aug 2026£300k pledged to create 'lasting legacy for nature'East Suffolk Trust awards £275,000 to the River Waveney Trust and £50,000 to Chalkeith Conservation.7 Aug 20267 Apr 2026Beavers return to county for first time in 400 yearsThe "ecosystem engineers" are released on the Southill Estate after two years of careful planning.7 Apr 202610 Sept 2025Earth has now passed peak farmland. What's next?The world's use of farmland has peaked, bringing the chance to turn over more space to nature. How far could the trend go?10 Sept 20255 Sept 2025Firms to 'make amends' for destroying vole habitatThe Environment Agency says studies showed water voles left the area after the destruction.5 Sept 202515 Jul 2025How we got the dodo so absurdly wrongThe extinct flightless pigeon has captured imaginations for over 400 years. Experts and artists are now revealing how much we have distorted what the dodo was really like.15 Jul 202529 Apr 2025Chip-shop fish key to seabed health, study findsThe Convex Seascape Survey finds the Atlantic cod is one of many species to have been overfished.29 Apr 202527 Apr 2025The people 'meadowscaping' their lawnsTurning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become the latest gardening craze.27 Apr 20257 Apr 2025Wildlife surveys begin on onshore wind farm plansEcological surveys in Earystane and Scard are set to grow understanding of local wildlife behaviour.7 Apr 2025...