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Neanderthals may have been dabbling in dentistry 59,000 years ago


About 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal living in the mountains of Siberia had one hell of a toothache, and seemingly, decided to do something about it.

From the CBC News-2026-5-20:14:5:13




Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction


The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013.

From the BBC News-2026-5-16:8:5:12




B.C. biologist disciplined for 'hunting' caribou after shooting clips to collect hair for DNA samples


The definition of 'hunting' is at the centre of a ruling from B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board which upheld a decision to punish a wildlife biologist for his actions toward an endangered caribou herd he is studying in northern B.C.

From the CBC News-2026-5-13:14:5:11




How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction


The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.

From the BBC News-2026-5-10:8:5:10




Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'


Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.

From the BBC News-2026-5-2:8:5:8




Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England


A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.

From the BBC News-2026-5-2:8:5:9




'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst


The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.

From the BBC News-2026-4-28:20:5:7




Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas


Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

From the BBC News-2026-4-23:20:5:5




Monstrous octopus terrorized seas off B.C. in Age of Dinosaurs, study suggests


Whale-sized, monstrous octopuses prowled the seas during the Age of Dinosaurs, snatching prey with their huge tentacles and crunching them with powerful jaws, fossils from B.C. and Japan suggest.

From the CBC News-2026-4-23:20:5:6




Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release


Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.

From the BBC News-2026-4-21:20:5:4




Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?


The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets.

From the BBC News-2026-4-21:8:5:3




New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs


People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

From the BBC News-2026-4-16:20:39:3




3rd annual Fossil Day teaches P.E.I. kids how to find prehistoric treasures


Prince Edward Island is rich with fossils from the Permian period, roughly 290 million years ago. A lot of the known specimens in the province are discovered by children, making the third annual Fossil Day in Charlottetown that much more important for teaching young people how to identify them. CBC P.E.I. went to check it out.

From the CBC News-2026-4-16:20:35:2