This critically endangered albatross just flew 4,800km from its home – and scientists are puzzled
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD with AP Published on 30/01/2026 – 11:29 GMT+1•Updated 11:38 Scientists on a research vessel off the central…
Thailand puts wild elephants on birth control as human-animal conflict rises
BANGKOK, Jan 28 — Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in…
Rare Family Caught On Camera For First Time Leaves Conservationists Breathless
Stuart Chapman held his breath as he watched the extraordinary video his colleague sent him. On the screen,…
From ‘psychedelic’ spiders to European eels: 10 species heading into 2026 on the brink of extinction
Conservationists warn the world can “no longer afford” to delay climate action to protect and restore our planet’s…
South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile – but hundreds are still trapped in pens
By Hyung-jin with AP Published on 03/01/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 South Korea says it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticised…
From historic rulings to the green energy boom: Here are the climate wins of 2025 worth celebrating
Climate change’s ubiquitous presence looms over the world like a grey cloud, pushing millions into a constant state…
These rare Italian bears have evolved to be surprisingly chill
Friend shaped AND friend! Credit: Wikimedia Commons Bears are one of the big victims of deforestation. As more…
Sanctuary Volunteers Knit Blankets to Keep Their Elephants Warm
When winter arrives and temperatures drop, humans aren’t the only ones that need to dress accordingly to keep…
These Italian brown bears have changed their behaviour due to close interaction with humans
Italian bears living in close proximity to villages have evolved to be smaller and less aggressive, a new…
Polar bears may be adapting to survive warmer climates thanks to their ‘jumping genes’
Published on 13/12/2025 – 8:00 GMT+1 Polar bears are rapidly undergoing “fundamental genetic changes” in a desperate attempt…
African penguins starved ‘en masse’ due to food shortages driven by climate shifts and overfishing
Published on 05/12/2025 – 11:13 GMT+1 Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely “starved to…
Planned solar park in Portugal raises concerns about environmental damage and local impact
A new solar project, to be based in the Portuguese district of Castelo Branco, is being widely opposed…