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Squirrels spotted hunting and eating rodents in ‘shocking’ discovery

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1 month ago

Experts issue warning to homeowners with squirrels in their garden this winter

Daily Mail

As Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a common garden visitor. According to Plantura, a leading wildlife website, one of the biggest challenges squirrels face in winter is food scarcity. As Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh plans second biosphere in ASR district

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh government in collaboration with the forest department officials has outlined plans to set-up the Gudem Maripakala Biosphere Reserve in the ASR district, which will be the state's second biosphere reserve following the Seshachalam Hills. Currently, the Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve is notable for its rich biodiversity, encompassing approximately 4,755.997 square kilometres within the Eastern Ghats. The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Black, red or dead: How Omaha became a hub for black squirrel scholarship

Associated Press

Three taxidermied penguins preside over Room 426 in Allwine Hall, standing atop a row of metal cabinets in the back corner. A meticulous “spot count” he performed in Council Bluffs as a UNO graduate student found a nearly even split between black and red squirrels, according to his 1973 master’s thesis. Plus, he saw black squirrels as “super cute.” “Omaha …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chrysanthemums bloom at Qingdao's Zhongshan Park

China Daily

The 40th Zhongshan Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition is a cherished event in Qingdao's Shinan district and has opened its doors free of charge from Oct 26 to mid-November. This year's exhibition, which combines art, cultural tourism, commerce, and popular science, features over 300 varieties and more than 30,000 pots of chrysanthemums. It builds upon the popularity of shaped chrysanthemums from previous …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joshua Tree too crowded? Try these 3 enchanting desert hikes near L.A.

LA Times

The Devil’s Chair Trail at Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area ends at a fenced-in boulder, one of the coolest lookout spots in L.A. County. Prime Desert Woodland Preserve walking trail Distance: 3 miles Elevation gain: Minimal Difficulty: Easy The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a 120-acre open space in Lancaster that’s open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'They're killing the squirrels!' Georgia Republicans makes odd case for Trump

Raw Story

Republicans made a strange case for former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally where they warned of doom ahead for raccoons. Georgia Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins both issued dark warnings about Vice President Kamala Harris that echoed Trump's own campaign lie that Haitian immigrants in Ohio had been eating cats and dogs. "Democrats in New …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare flying squirrel species found in China's Xizang

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 18:25 KUNMING -- Chinese researchers have discovered two rare species of flying squirrels, Priapomys leonardi and Petaurista nobilis, in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, according to the Kunming Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Thursday. The Bhutan giant flying squirrel, which is one of the largest in its family of flying squirrels, and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare Flying Squirrel Species Found in Southwest China's Xizang

China Daily

Chinese researchers have discovered two rare species of flying squirrels, Priapomys leonardi and Petaurista nobilis, in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. The Bhutan giant flying squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) is one of the largest in its family of flying squirrels, and the Himalayan large-eared flying squirrel (Priapomys leonardi) is now officially recorded in Xizang. This discovery extends the known distribution range …

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2 months, 1 week ago

How to deter uninvited creatures from nesting in your home

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3 months ago

UK: Train cancelled after two squirrels board and one 'refuses to leave'

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A train in Britain was cancelled after a pair of squirrels boarded the service and one refused to get off, Great Western Railway said on Wednesday. Staff tried to shoo the furry free-riders off when the train reached Redhill, Surrey, but one squirrel refused to disembark, GWR said. Image Source : GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYTwo squirrel travellers force train cancellation "We …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Price's latest facelift could leave her with 'stroke symptoms' after her ex surgeon refused to operate amid fears she's addicted to surgery: 'Squirrels shouldn't have elephant breasts!'

Daily Mail

She instantly became a pop culture icon after bursting into the public eye as loudmouthed Page 3 girl, Jordan. 2016: Despite her surgery horror the year before, Katie flew to a Brussels clinic to get another boob job, this time a 32GG cup 2017 - First face lift, new veneers and 10th boob job Despite insisting she would never have …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Candy play Hsu Fu Chi seeking sweet success story overseas

China Daily

Children check out Hsu Fu Chi's candy products during a visit to the company in Dongguan, Guangdong province, in March. CHEN HUIXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Hsu Fu Chi, a leading manufacturer of confectionery products in China, recently launched its candy buckets at Costco, the largest chain membership warehouse store in the United States. But for Chinese food and beverage brands, the …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Candy play Hsu Fu Chi seeking sweet success story overseas

China Daily

Children check out Hsu Fu Chi's candy products during a visit to the company in Dongguan, Guangdong province, in March. CHEN HUIXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Hsu Fu Chi, a leading manufacturer of confectionery products in China, recently launched its candy buckets at Costco, the largest chain membership warehouse store in the United States. But for Chinese food and beverage brands, the …

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4 months ago

Rats! Terschelling fights rodents' return after 50 years

Dutch News

The local council on Terschelling has started an investigation into the appearance of two dead rats on the island following a rat-free period of over 50 years. Other islanders have reported seeing live rats, alderman Bert Wassink told Nu.nl, prompting an investigation by an ecologist to gauge the size of the infestation. “Ferries and freighters come to Terschelling every day …

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4 months ago

Rats! Terschelling fights rodents' return after 50 years

Dutch News

The local council on Terschelling has started an investigation into the appearance of two dead rats on the island following a rat-free period of over 50 years. Other islanders have reported seeing live rats, alderman Bert Wassink told Nu.nl, prompting an investigation by an ecologist to gauge the size of the infestation. “Ferries and freighters come to Terschelling every day …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Nedoroscik beat the odds to earn an Olympic moment, and then he nailed it

New York Times

PARIS — Somewhere after his dismount from the pommel horse and the celebration with his teammates, Stephen Nedoroscik did what he always does after competing: He grabbed for his glasses. “But I don’t need to see when I do pommel horse,” Nedoroscik said, a bronze medal draped around his neck and a grin spread across his face. “It’s all by …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Goa not about beaches only, has more to offer: Tourism official says to attract tourists to other destinations in state

Hindustan Times

In a bid to showcase its rich heritage and biodiversity, Goa Tourism has started the 'Goa Beyond Beaches' initiative to attract travellers to various other destinations in the state away from beaches, an official said. Much more to explore in Goa As there is a lot of traffic on the beaches, efforts are on to attract the attention of travellers …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Squirrels gone wild in your L.A. yard? Here’s how to get your revenge

LA Times

This is the part where I admit two things — neither of which I’m proud of. there’s no kind of sound devices or ultrasonic devices or lights or strobes — or anything like that — that’s really been proven effective.” “No,” Baldwin said, “there’s nothing that’s guaranteed to work when you’ve got fruit trees, which are an abundant food source, …

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6 months, 1 week ago

A transplant best avoided

The Hindu

“Doctor, we just came for a check-up. We are going to be there with her for the next one year, to look after the baby.” The elderly couple, both with chronic heart disease, were stable, on multiple medicines and regular follow-up. On a bright sunny day in May 2015, the University of Michigan campus was getting ready for its first …

Tree Best Avoided

6 months, 1 week ago

This Ecuadorian forest thrived amid deforestation after being granted legal rights

BBC

This Ecuadorian forest thrived amid deforestation after being granted legal rights Murray Cooper A cloud forest in northern Ecuador is protected from deforestation and mining after being recognised as an entity possessing legal personhood. The rights of nature movement "is a move to transform natural entities from objects to subjects, in courts and in front of the law", says Jacqueline …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

How squirrels cope with stress: New study may offer climate lessons for humans

Salon

Squirrels are found nearly everywhere, and their apparently playful demeanor makes it easy not to notice that their lives can be difficult. "We know from studies on other animals, including humans, that difficult experiences during early development can have lasting consequences for individual health and survival," said Lauren Petrullo, lead author of the paper and a professor at the University …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Mystery members, trees with no birds… and a queue for John Daly at Hooters. Augusta is marvellous, fun - and very weird

Daily Mail

John Daly is back in Augusta and the local Hooters is happy to have him. A local Hooters near Augusta National has been inviting fans to meet John Daly this week The invitation to meet the 56-year-old two-time major winner sums up the quirks of Augusta The world's most exclusive golf club is located in a place where one in …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Squirrelpox claims its first victim in the Scottish Highlands: Heartbreaking image shows a red squirrel with tell-tale ulcers around its eyes and mouth - as experts warn the last surviving populations

Daily Mail

The last surviving red squirrel populations in the UK face death from the disease that has ravaged their cousins in the rest of the country. Squirrelpox has eliminated the majority of red squirrels in the UK, with populations holding out in the north of Scotland. The organisation Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels said the first identified death of a red squirrel …

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Squirrels spotted hunting and eating rodents in ‘shocking’ discovery

Experts issue warning to homeowners with squirrels in their garden this winter

Andhra Pradesh plans second biosphere in ASR district

Black, red or dead: How Omaha became a hub for black squirrel scholarship

Chrysanthemums bloom at Qingdao's Zhongshan Park

Joshua Tree too crowded? Try these 3 enchanting desert hikes near L.A.

'They're killing the squirrels!' Georgia Republicans makes odd case for Trump

Rare flying squirrel species found in China's Xizang

Rare Flying Squirrel Species Found in Southwest China's Xizang

How to deter uninvited creatures from nesting in your home

UK: Train cancelled after two squirrels board and one 'refuses to leave'

Katie Price's latest facelift could leave her with 'stroke symptoms' after her ex surgeon refused to operate amid fears she's addicted to surgery: 'Squirrels shouldn't have elephant breasts!'

Candy play Hsu Fu Chi seeking sweet success story overseas

Candy play Hsu Fu Chi seeking sweet success story overseas

Rats! Terschelling fights rodents' return after 50 years

Rats! Terschelling fights rodents' return after 50 years

Stephen Nedoroscik beat the odds to earn an Olympic moment, and then he nailed it

Goa not about beaches only, has more to offer: Tourism official says to attract tourists to other destinations in state

Squirrels gone wild in your L.A. yard? Here’s how to get your revenge

A transplant best avoided

This Ecuadorian forest thrived amid deforestation after being granted legal rights

How squirrels cope with stress: New study may offer climate lessons for humans

Mystery members, trees with no birds… and a queue for John Daly at Hooters. Augusta is marvellous, fun - and very weird

Squirrelpox claims its first victim in the Scottish Highlands: Heartbreaking image shows a red squirrel with tell-tale ulcers around its eyes and mouth - as experts warn the last surviving populations