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    Sam is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. She previously co-founded and edited the independent lifestyle magazine Lagom. When not working she can often be found walking Somerset’s varied landscapes, and improving her garden for wildlife.

    Recent articles by Samantha Stocks

    Clifden nonpareil - a rare underwing moth. Credit Alex Raeder & National Trust
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    Unpredictable weather sees mixed fortunes for UK wildlife in 2020

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    PPE litter washing up on British beaches due to coronavirus pandemic

    Great fox-spider. © Mike Waite for Surrey Wildlife Trust
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    Extremely rare great fox-spiders rediscovered in Britain

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    A vampire bat baring its fangs.
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    The Woodland Trust pledges to plant 50 million trees by 2025

    Bojer's skink is endemic to Mauritius, but while it was once widespread across the islands, it is now critically endangered. © Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
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    Threatened Mauritian reptiles rescued from disastrous oil spill

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    Endangered African grey parrots rescued from wildlife traffickers

    Only a few of the ostracods in the amber piece could be studied using light microscopy, like this individual of the new species Myanmarcypris hui. Its antennae extend from the bivalved shell. Most other specimens lie too deep in the amber or the view is obstructed by debris particles. © He Wang and Xiangdong Zhao
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    Female large blue on Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire. Credit Sarah Meredith
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    Large blue butterfly returns to Gloucestershire site after 150 years

    Beaver female with kits/ Credit: Mike Symes Devon Wildlife Trust
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    Landmark decision gives wild beavers permanent right to remain in England

    New Forest in Hampshire. © Kelvin Murray/Getty
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    The Wildlife Trusts report devastation as visitors flock to reserves

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    Saving heather could help wild bees

    A male common blue butterfly by Bob Eade, Butterfly Conservation
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    Common blue butterfly numbers soar in heatwaves

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