This hover fly is good for pollinating flowers.
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Student citizen science project encourages love for bugs

New research shows students who take part in insect-based citizen science projects are more likely to adopt pro-environmental behaviours.

A juvenile eastern spinebill uses its curved beak to access nectar in kangaroo paws.
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How to bring more birds into your garden

Insects play a vital role in supporting native birds. Here's how you can plant to attract more bugs, and so more birds, to your backyard.

Diggin up soil.
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Ten tips for a healthy garden

These tips will help you create a thriving organic garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.

Organic farms boost biodiversity
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Organic farms boost biodiversity

Organic farming has great benefits for wildlife, SIMON WEBSTER reports.