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John films dolphins near Skye Pic: BBC/Jim Manthorpe

Capturing animals … on film

How Scotland produces the world’s best wildlife photographers
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The vast storm photographed as it passed close to Oklahoma City Pic: Ks0stm

Monster tornado hits Oklahoma


Giant twister leaves trail of death and destruction in America’s ‘tornado alley’


Nick visited Rockall for a day last year Pic: Michael Schofield

Adventurer in bid to break Atlantic island record


Edinburgh man all set for challenge of staying alone on ‘desolate’ Rockall for 60 days


Organisers say it is a brrr-illiant idea

It’s a wild world – in the middle of the city


£85m wildlife park plan for site next to Commonwealth Games village


Here's what it will look like, its name will be known in June Picture: unpix.com

Vote now to name the third Forth bridge


Panel reveals shortlist after thousands of suggestions put forward


Environment Archive

Storms removed fragile crops and caused havoc on the roads
Posted Wednesday, 24 April 2013 in Environment

Sandstorm chaos as fields are blasted

Snowploughs used to clear roads and crops lost as north-east is buried in sand

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James at Dallas Primary with his winner's certificate
Posted Friday, 19 April 2013 in Environment

Schools Journalist of the Year competition 2013

Winner is announced

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Puffins are returning to breeding grounds at this time of year
Posted Sunday, 14 April 2013 in Environment

Strong storms raise puffin fears

Fears that Arctic winds may be affecting seabird populations after thousands die at sea

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The long winter is affecting animals as well as people Pic: Newsquest Media
Posted Monday, 25 March 2013 in Environment

Are you dreaming of a White Easter?

Weird weather brings chaos and power cuts to parts of Scotland as blizzards are predicted to continue into holidays

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Robop flaps his wings and shrieks to scare away pigeons
Posted Thursday, 21 March 2013 in Environment

Robot falcon gets pigeons in a flap

Edinburgh railway bosses turn to tech to keep station poop-free

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The walrus is thought to have swum from Greenland or Russia
Posted Tuesday, 05 March 2013 in Environment

Walrus makes rare visit to Orkney islands

Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy once-in-a-lifetime sighting of Arctic mammal

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Bees are vital to food production
Posted Monday, 04 March 2013 in Environment

Politicians kept busy over bees

Scottish Government facing pressure over sale of insect-killing chemicals

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Yang Guang has started eating more bamboo than usual, which indicates he may want to mate
Posted Friday, 01 March 2013 in Environment

Edinburgh Pandas may be in mood for love

Male 'doing handstands' and female calling out are good signs that pandas are ready to mate, say experts

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James and the Giant Fish Pic:Shetland News/Richard Scott
Posted Thursday, 28 February 2013 in Environment

Record-breaking fish caught in Scottish seas

Angler reels in giant ling as ministers pledge to conserve fishing stocks in European waters

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Planes are built to withstand lightning strikes Pic: University of Cardiff Lightning Lab
Posted Wednesday, 06 February 2013 in Environment

Scottish plane struck by lightning

Passengers on flight to isle of Barra alarmed by bolt to wing tip

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