Latest newsThe latest stories from the RSPB.  | Kleptomaniacs of the skies 3 July 2009 We've discovered that items in red kite nests are becoming ever more surprising, showing the magnificent bird of prey's penchant for weird and wonderful home decoration. |
 | Giant red kite flies in Gateshead 29 June 2009 More than 150 people who have helped return the spectacular red kite to the skies of north east England, the Northern Kites Project made a giant red kite ‘fly’ in Gateshead’s Baltic Square. |
 | The eagles have landed 26 June 2009 An official ministerial welcome will be given to up to 20 white tailed eagle chicks when they arrive in Scotland as part of the reintroduction programme for the UK's largest and most spectacular bird of prey. |
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More than 800 wildlife species now extinct Reuters More than 800 animal and plant species have gone extinct in the past five centuries with nearly 17,000 now threatened with extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature reported on Thursday. Brazil wants C02 cuts based on historic emissions Guardian Brazil wants historic emissions to be the basis for greenhouse gas pollution targets, slated for discussion during December climate talks in Copenhagen, Brazil's top climate negotiator said in an interview. Amur tigers on 'genetic brink' BBC Earth The world's largest cat, the Amur tiger, is down to an effective wild population of fewer than 35 individuals, new research has found. World 'still losing biodiversity' BBC News An unacceptable number of species are still being lost forever despite world leaders pledging action to reverse the trend, a report has warned. |
