Gentoo Penguins are breeding earlier - and dodging deadly heat

Scientists say Gentoo Penguins are showing useful flexibility in a warming climate, but the margin between coping and lethal heat stress may be narrow. More here >

Young Gannet 'hunt' faces calls for ban as 2026 licence considered

Campaigners are urging NatureScot to refuse permission for the annual killing of young Gannets, while the agency says any decision will be based on the latest scientific evidence. More here >