Male lyrebirds resort to artful deception in the pursuit of procreation
Males use vocal trickery to fool females into thinking a threat is lurking, giving them time to sow their genetic seeds
Australian scientists warn urgent action needed to save 19 ‘collapsing’ ecosystems
A ‘confronting and sobering’ report details degradation of coral reefs, outback deserts, tropical savanna, Murray-Darling waterways, mangroves and forests
Cattle stranded at sea ‘face slaughter’ if ship docks in Spain, says manager
Authorities blamed for plight of calves onboard livestock ship for two months after rejection by Turkey and Libya
Cumbrian campaigners warn minister of legal action over coalmine
Group tells Robert Jenrick it intends to contest his decision not to challenge plans for new deep mine
‘Unique’ petrified tree up to 20m years old found intact in Lesbos
Discovery of 19.5-metre tree with roots, branches and leaves is unprecedented, say experts
Cattle stranded at sea for two months are likely dead or ‘suffering hell’
Two livestock ships have been refused entry to multiple countries on health grounds since leaving Spain in December
‘Tired of getting slapped in the face’: older Black farmers see little hope in Biden’s agriculture pick
Black farmers have been disregarded by the USDA for years. Will anything change in Tom Vilsack’s second stint?
Keir Starmer forced to self-isolate after staffer tests positive for Covid
Labour leader also spent time in isolation in September when family member showed symptoms
Video game giant Blizzard celebrates 30 years with Diablo II Resurrected
The developer’s BlizzCon virtual convention announced the return of classic games including World of Warcraft – and looked ahead to future releases
The Great British Art Tour: why is Keats at Guy’s hospital?
With public art collections closed we are bringing the art to you, exploring highlights and hidden gems from across the country in partnership with Art UK. Today’s pick: Stuart Williamson’s statue of Keats in London