Urban birds use cigarette butts to ward off parasites from their nests
Urban birds are utilizing cigarette butts in their nests to repel parasites, as shown in a recent study.
Did you know that bumblebees can survive underwater for days - how do they do it?
Researchers have discovered how hibernating bumblebees can survive flooding in their nests without drowning.
News for Residents: A Permit is Required to Carry Out This Work – Otherwise, a Fine Awaits
Residents are reminded that permits are necessary for tasks involving wild bird nests to avoid potential fines.
Don't look at what's happening - they protect empty nests, while one cannot step into the forest beside them
The article discusses the seasonal restrictions on forestry work in Lithuania to protect nesting birds, particularly in 'Natura 2000' designated areas.
These Birds Love Tobacco – Now the Reason Has Been Revealed
Research has revealed that certain bird species collect cigarette butts for their nests as a means of repelling parasites.
Oviraptors did not incubate like today's birds: 'They made delicate nests and arranged the eggs orderly'
A recent study suggests that oviraptor dinosaurs from Asia may have used sunlight to incubate their eggs, contrary to previous beliefs about their behavior.
Metsähallitus promises rewards for finding certain eagle nests
Metsähallitus announces rewards for locating previously unknown nests of the bald eagle, with a focus on environmental protection and wildlife management.
PHOTO: The storks are returning. Over a hundred nests are already occupied in the Czech Republic
The return of storks to the Czech Republic marks the onset of spring, with over 140 nests reported occupied by mid-March.
Be Careful in Nature - This Discovery Can Bring You Money
The Finnish agency Metsähallitus offers a 100-euro reward for discovering unrecorded eagle nests.
More than 30 places in Lithuania had nests set up for returning birds
Environmental Minister Kastytis Žuromskas highlights the importance of returning birds to Lithuania as a symbol of nature's awakening and communal responsibility for conservation.
Logging prohibited in specially protected natural areas from March 15 for bird conservation
Logging is banned in specially protected natural areas starting March 15 to protect nesting birds from disturbance and physical destruction of their nests.
Fernando de Noronha registers drop in the number of sea turtle nesting
Researchers have observed a significant decrease in sea turtle nesting on Fernando de Noronha, with only ten nests recorded this year compared to 451 last year.
Metsähallitus pays rewards for new eagle nests
Bird watchers can earn money as Metsähallitus is offering traditional rewards for new eagle nests.
Do not do it yourself – you may face a hefty fine
Residents planning to destroy bird nests in March must obtain a permit or risk significant fines.
Unusually warm weather persists, birds are also building nests
Unseasonably warm weather in Estonia at the end of February and beginning of March has led to an early nesting instinct among migratory birds, despite warnings of potential nighttime frosts.
Express Lunch: Recipe for Protein-Rich 'Ham Nests' Without Dough
This article provides a quick recipe for nutritious 'ham nests,' combining essential ingredients for a healthy and energizing lunch.
As spring begins, a reminder: when can bird nests be cleaned or dismantled
The article provides guidelines on when and how bird nests can be managed, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity preservation and permitting for nest dismantling.
Endangered cockatoos to get new nests after West Australian bushfires
Conservationists are implementing a wildlife recovery plan in Cocanarup, Western Australia, to restore nesting habitats for the endangered Carnaby's black cockatoo affected by bushfires.
A company from Mikkeli made a significant donation to the Saimaa ringed seal - this many artificial nests can be acquired with 400,000 euros
Saimaa Group from Mikkeli has donated a substantial number of artificial nests to aid the nesting of the endangered Saimaa ringed seal.
Business could face $500k fine or jail time for spreading fire ant nests
A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.
Turtle nests violated during carnival in Piauí's coast
Turtle nests in the coastal region of Piauí, Brazil, were violated during the carnival season, raising concerns over environmental crime.
Prepared 5000 nests to save sparrows, the courtyard will chirp
An initiative led by Ritesh Agarwal in India has resulted in the preparation and distribution of over 5,000 nests to help revive the declining population of sparrows.
Animals in Bavaria: First the Storks - Then Spring?
The first white storks are returning to their nests in Germany, indicating the nearing arrival of spring even amidst winter conditions.
More than 100 turtle nests are monitored on beaches in Piauí due to movement during Carnival
Authorities in Piauí are intensifying monitoring efforts for more than 100 turtle nests on beaches this Carnival season to protect them from increased tourist activity.
Garwolin wants to get rid of crows
Authorities in Garwolin plan to scare away and destroy the nests of crows, which has raised serious concerns among ornithologists who warn against such actions.
Ants affected by air pollution are no longer allowed into the nest
German scientists have found that air pollutants, especially ozone, alter ants' ability to return to their nests after foraging trips.
Nymfaio: The bears of Arktouros have fallen into hibernation
The bears at the Arktouros Protection Center in Nymfaio have entered hibernation, with females choosing natural dens and males opting for artificial nests.
The Bearded Vulture, an Unexpected Archaeologist of Nature: Ancient Espadrilles, Baskets, and Other Objects Discovered in Old Nests
Scientists have unexpectedly found ancient espadrilles, baskets, and other objects in the nests of the Bearded Vulture, revealing its long-standing presence and role in ecosystems.
The 'Cuckoo Syndrome'
The article explores the concept of a self-hating West, questioning whether a post-communist leadership has fostered an anti-Western sentiment, likening their actions to the behavior of the cuckoo bird that leaves its eggs in other birds' nests.
The largest owl is in danger. How to protect the eagle owl?
The construction of artificial nests for eagle owls, using climbing gear, moss, leaves, and boards, is among the most effective methods to protect this species, which is experiencing a drastic population decline in Poland.