Author Russell Barnett

Russell Barnett

Recent articles by Russell Barnett
Eurasian Wolves (Canis lupus lupus) in winter fur, under snowfall in controlled conditions, Norway

Scandinavian wolves are more inbred than previously thought

Wolf population lacks genetic variation, according to new research.
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Silhouetted bare ash tree at sunset. © Henry Arden/Getty

British trees in folklore: the myths and legends surrounding our native trees

Our native trees have been steeped in myth and legend for thousands of years, each having their own magical associations and stories.
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Success for the Puffarazzi!

Citizen science provides new information on puffin declines in the UK.
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Finches in the Galápagos islands are showing evolution in action

Scientists observe the development of a new bird species for the first time.
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Rescued tawny owl treated with steam by RSPCA

Ingenious trick helps repair the damaged wing of a tawny owl.
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Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans)
Displaying to one another
Bird Island
South Georgia island
sub-Antarctic
December 2005

Albatrosses in decline from fishing and environmental change

A new long-term study sheds light on potential threats to these long-lived birds.
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Colour-changing caterpillars

The ability of larvae of the peppered moth has surprised scientists.
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