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Magpies, renowned for their intelligence and as a prominent species across the UK, can be quite intrusive in British gardens. They may take a liking to snacking on your ripening produce or ...

More than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term decline, as humans destroy habitats, use pesticides and drive climate change, experts said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme ...

This was exactly the case when it came to finding and filming the story of the Javan green magpie that we feature ... are caring for the last few of the species that remain in Java, trying to ...

They may dart at other birds such as starlings or blackbirds if they perceive their nest to be under threat, but overall, UK magpies are generally more docile compared to the Australian species.

Species including the small tortoiseshell suffered their worst year ever, the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme said (Iain H Leach/PA) More than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term ...