In Britain, sturgeon, porpoises and whales belong to the Queen under a 1324 statute
All sturgeon caught in British waters belong to the monarch under a 1324 statute
Deer attacked young woman in Richmond Park
A deer in Richmond Park attacked a young woman who was taking a selfie.
Shock horror: one tonne of plastic per person produced since 1950
It is a shocking statistic to read that there is one tonne of plastic sloshing around the planet today per each living person. It seems that the cumulative global plastic production is exponential and it probably is because human population growth is exponential which of …
Climate change is destroying the world’s largest living structure
Researchers have said that global warming has resulted in marine heatwaves which has killed half the corals of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia over the past 25 years. Although all sizes of coral have been affected since the 1990s, the larger species such as …
Nicola Sturgeon says Covid-19 is no one’s fault. Influenced by China?
Advance the video to 13 minutes 23 seconds and you will hear Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first Minister, say that the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) is nobody’s fault. Yes, she said that this worldwide pandemic is no one’s fault. I find that extraordinary and I am going …
Brian May, the Queen guitarist, fights for hedgehogs against planning application by Sainsbury’s
NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): Sainsbury’s have put in a planning application to extend their Guildford superstore. The extension encroaches on woodland around the store where hedgehogs are often seen. The woods also serves as habitat for bats, birds and other precious wildlife. Brian May, the …
Watching television nature programmes improves mental health
Watching nature television programmes with a VR headset is good for mental well-being. For me, this is unsurprising. Scientists have confirmed that if you watch nature programmes on television it’s good for you. It is particularly good for you if you watch nature programmes on …
Health problems of flat-faced dogs
There are both flat-faced dogs and flat-faced cats. In the cat world there is the Persian and Exotic Shorthair and in the dog world there are quite a few flat-faced breeds. The French Bulldog is one example. It’s became particularly popular during the coronavirus pandemic …
Reason why the friendly and loyal Labrador is the most likely dog to attack
The Labrador is considered to be a friendly and loyal dog but it may surprise people to know that they are the most likely dog to attack a person in the UK and in parts of the USA on the basis that this dog breed …
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