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1. Rare inspect species to be brought back

“A drive to bring back lost butterflies, crickets and dragonflies has been launched by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT). The large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket and white-faced darter dragonfly were once common across Lancashire and Greater Manchester’s vast peat bogs and are important to the area’s eco-system.”

2. New wildlife sanctuary welcomes back Pine Martens 

“A new Pine Marten Haven has been launched at Wentwood Forest, south Wales, in partnership with Coed Cadw and Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The site features a wildlife viewing hide, educational boards along a nature trail, and life-sized pine marten silhouettes, offering visitors the chance to learn about the species while exploring Wales’s largest ancient woodland.”

3. Welcome signs as vulture populations returns

“According to the Bird Conservation Association of Nepal, 155 active vulture nests were recorded this year, up from 143 last year. This upward trend is seen as a positive indicator for ecological balance, environmental sanitation, and the health of the natural food chain.”

4. Whale watching rules changed to protect marine life

“New comprehensive whale watching regulations are being implemented worldwide to protect marine mammals from increasing human disturbance. The guidelines establish minimum approach distances, speed limits, and behavioral protocols for vessels operating near whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans.”

5. Deer species clinging for survival in Sri Lanka

“The hog deer (Axis porcinus), Sri Lanka’s most threatened deer species, is classified as critically endangered in the country and survives only in fragmented habitats in the island’s southwest. A year-long survey recorded 306 adults and 22 fawns, showing a modest increase in their numbers, but an array of threats continues to put pressure on the species’ survival.“

6. Breakthrough in wild mating of black jaguar

“Scientists have achieved a historic milestone by recording for the first time in its natural habitat the mating of a wild black jaguar or melanistic jaguar. This event is the first of its kind recorded in wild jaguars.”

7. Oyster reef project aims to increase biodiversity

“An oyster reef being built off the Norfolk coast has been hailed as a pioneering project that could help increase biodiversity. At least four million oysters will be placed into the North Sea just off Blakeney Point by the end of 2026, with work starting this month.”

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