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Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition
Culture

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Groundhog Day, the US tradition where the seasons are predicted by a groundhog, was made world famous by the Bill…
Crabs turned this marshland into ‘Swiss cheese’ — until sea otters arrived to keep them in check
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Crabs turned this marshland into ‘Swiss cheese’ — until sea otters arrived to keep them in check

California’s collapsing marshlands have found an unlikely saviour in hungry sea otters. The return of otters and their voracious appetites…
Japanese pig cafes: Where are they, how much do they cost and are they ethical?
Travel

Japanese pig cafes: Where are they, how much do they cost and are they ethical?

Pig cafes are the latest craze pulling in tourists in Japan. The surprisingly quiet, clean and companionable animals have been…
From the Caribbean’s tallest falls to a hidden cenote: Seek adventure in the Dominican Republic
Travel

From the Caribbean’s tallest falls to a hidden cenote: Seek adventure in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is synonymous with crystal-clear waters and idyllic, white sand beaches. A day spent lounging beneath swaying coconut…
Youth climate activism and spectacular new species: Positive environmental stories from 2024
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Youth climate activism and spectacular new species: Positive environmental stories from 2024

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread — as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot — and often…
Giraffe transported 2,000 km to cooler climes following campaign by environmental activists
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Giraffe transported 2,000 km to cooler climes following campaign by environmental activists

A giraffe named Benito is on a 50-hour trip to warmer climes after a campaign by animal activists in Mexico.…
Dalek wasps, lightbulb anemones and a giant penguin: 5 new species discovered in 2023
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Dalek wasps, lightbulb anemones and a giant penguin: 5 new species discovered in 2023

Unbeknownst to most of us, thousands of new species are documented every year by scientists. With countries around the globe…
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