By comparing the genomes from 30 different kingfisher species with a variety of prey-capturing methods, researchers found several variants in genes associated with diving behaviour.

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Kingfisher reported a 7% fall in 2024/25 adjusted pretax profit to £528m, reflecting weak demand for more discretionary "big-ticket" categories such as kitchens and bathrooms.