Rutland Water’s Wildlife Milestone | Leicester News

Wildlife experts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve pulled off a 50-hour recording marathon for their 50th anniversary, uncovering 22 new species and pushing the total recorded to over 4,800 — including moths not seen since the reserve opened in 1976. They logged more than 200 moth species in one night — a record — and spotted bats, owls, and even a dimpled marsh beetle, a nationally scarce insect that can stay underwater for 90 minutes. The reserve, now a global hotspot for waterfowl, is also thriving with lesser-known species thanks to climate shifts and its growing wildness — proving that protected open spaces are vital for biodiversity in an increasingly urban world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74f5f8b5166586f2