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BBC Ecology

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:09:53 GMT

The wettest April in more than a century has caused problems for many UK butterflies, bees and other bugs, say conservationists.

Whales can adjust their hearing

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:19:51 GMT

Whales that use sound to navigate are able to adjust the sensitivity of their hearing to protect their ears from loud noises, say scientists.

Citizen science yields moth data

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:03:52 GMT

About 13,000 moths are captured and recorded by citizen scientists in a project described as the largest of its kind.

Wildlife Trusts celebrate 100 years

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:02:03 GMT

The Wildlife Trusts which manage 2,300 reserves around the UK celebrate their centenary

Fawns use predator 'escape plan'

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:49 GMT

Baby deer choosing better "escape cover" instead of the nearest refuge are more likely to escape predators, a study finds.

Escapee penguin 'found' in Tokyo

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:34:52 GMT

A young penguin which escaped from Tokyo's Sea Life Park has reportedly been spotted swimming in waters around the Japanese capital.

Amber preserves pollen carriers

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:25:47 GMT

What may be the earliest direct example of insect pollination of plants has been identified by scientists in 100-million-year-old amber blocks from Spain.

Nature protection 'must improve'

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:48:10 GMT

Environmentalists say leaders at June's Rio+20 summit must urgently step up nature protection, as a report confirms a 30% fall in wildlife since 1970.

Nature and culture loss 'linked'

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:27:59 GMT

A study by US researchers highlights a link between the loss of biologically rich areas and a decline in linguistic and cultural diversity.

Crows know familiar human voices

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:16:34 GMT

Crows recognise and respond to familiar human voices and the calls of other bird species, according to researchers.

Turtle dove rescue mission begins

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:40:58 GMT

Conservationists launch what they call an urgent mission to save the turtle dove from extinction in the UK.

Wet weather winners and losers

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:05 GMT

The conservation charities Butterfly Conservation and Buglife say that the wild spring weather is having a profound effect on our native creepy crawlies.

In Pictures: Baby mammoth

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:15:51 GMT

The world‘s most well-preserved baby mammoth on display.

In pictures: Rare British butterflies

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:04:03 GMT

Hot, dry spring weather in 2011 helped the UK's rare butterflies.

In pictures: Tracking octopuses

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:03:29 GMT

How scientists in Alaska track elusive giant Pacific octopuses.

Animal anatomy in the flesh

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:43:26 GMT

London's Natural History Museum gets underneath animals' skin.