4 h. ago Common UK bird can mimic human voices and is 'clever as chimpanzees'

The Eurasian jay is a member of the crow family and has been described as 'clever as chimpanzees' after a professor discovered the bird's intelligence

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4 h. ago Common garden bird so clever it can solve problems and 'mimic human voices'

A professor has described certain birds as being 'clever as chimpanzees', primarily corvids which are members of the crow family.

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6 d. ago International search launched to find Ned the common garden snail a mate

Ned the snail from New Zealand has rare anatomical problem that's 'ruining his love life' and dooming him to 'a chaste and sterile' existence, scientists say.

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1 week ago Voices: Getting rid of the ECHR won’t stop a single boat of migrants

As New Labour grandees unite with Red Wall Labour MPs to call for the European Court of Human Rights to be reformed – legislation that Nigel Farage wants to scrap – Sean O’Grady says the mainstreaming of the view that it is no longer workable or needed is deeply dishonest

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2 w. ago New Zealand launches campaign to find love for rare and lonely left

Nearly all common garden snails have shells that coil to the right but Ned the snail’s left-spiralling shell results in reversed reproductive organs – a barrier to matingIf you thought your dating pool was limited, spare a thought for Ned, a very rare snail unearthed in New Zealand. Due to a left-spiralling shell, Ned has a vanishingly small chance of finding a mate – a predicament that has sparked a nationwide campaign.Nearly all common garden snails have shells that coil to the right but Ned’s left-spiralling shell is like a mirror image, resulting in a flipped shell and reversed reproductive organs – a configuration that affects roughly 1 in 40,000 snails. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gardeners must 'avoid' 1 common item in their garden or else birds will be 'in trouble'

There is one popular gardening item that should avoided by those wanting to encourage birds and other wildlife to enter their garden

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3 w. ago Expert explains what to do if neighbour's tree overhangs your garden

It's common for branches and plants to overgrow into a neighbour's garden, and it's important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with overhanging branches

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3 w. ago Garden expert debunks common myth confusing Brits during UK heatwave

There's a myth going around warning gardeners to avoid one specific task - however an expert has debunked the myth and given advice on what you should do instead

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3 w. ago Banish rats from your garden by ditching one common item they love

Rats are a more common problem than many understand and particularly attracted to gardens. Thankfully, one wildlife expert has shared tips on how to deter these pests.

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3 w. ago Terrifying 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods on their bodies invade US backyards

Homeowners in the US have been posting horrifying images of a virus spreading among squirrels. The animals may be catching it from a common garden object.

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to put one household food out for robins as soon as possible

The RSPCA has shared essential guidance on how to ensure that garden birds are well-fed, encouraging Brits to use some common kitchen staples as well as fruit and seeds

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4 w. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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