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24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:18

Butterflies spread in hot summersThe brown argus (c) J Asher, Butterfly Conservation

Once rare brown argus butterflies have been moving north due to a pattern of hot summers, say researchers.


Blue whale (c) photolibrary.comHow whales open their huge mouths

A sensory organ discovered in the jaw of the world's largest whales explains how the animals open their huge mouths so quickly, say scientists.

GigantopithecusDNA to shed light on yeti claims

A UK-Swiss team is to use genetic testing to investigate the origins of remains claimed to have come from "yetis" and "bigfoot". BBC News

Features

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    How islanders in Guam are battling a snake infestation that threatens the ecosystem.


  • Toque macaque Polonnaruwa temple ruins Sri Lanka (c) igzSaving baby

    Could saving wild macaques in Sri Lanka help humans and animals coexist?


Planet Earth Live

Yes they are showing well at Venn Ottery Nature Reserve in Devon at the moment :D

Shaz Attrell on facebook discussing her sightings of whinchat.

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