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Painted lady (Vanessa cardui)

Life

The Big Butterfly Count has just kicked off - here’s how to help

Over the next few weeks, the Big Butterfly Count needs help to find out the state of the UK’s butterflies. Layal Liverpool tells you how

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Environment

UN plan would protect 30% of oceans and land to stem extinctions

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Climate change and nature loss must be tackled together, says report

Environment

Climate change and nature loss must be tackled together, says report

News

Water voles released in Yorkshire in boost to endangered species

Life

Water voles released in Yorkshire in boost to endangered species

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Biodiversity

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Biodiversity

Covid-19 is a wake-up call to stop abusing the ecosystems we depend on

Environment

Covid-19 is a wake-up call to stop abusing the ecosystems we depend on

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Deforestation

Environment

'Massive failure': The world has missed all its biodiversity targets

News

Rare swarming rays and Australian bushfires win top photography prizes

Life

Rare swarming rays and Australian bushfires win top photography prizes

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Spider

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Spider

Dingo

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Dingo

The dingo is a kind of wild dog found exclusively in Australia. It is descended from the New Guinea singing dog.

Humans

Even nature has a price tag - and it's key to a more sustainable world

Features

Last Word

This week’s new questions

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Last Word

Where’s the best place to be buried to preserve your body as a fossil?

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Last Word

How do city trees get enough water?

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