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…
How the hunt for a perfect picture has pushed the ‘magical’ galaxy frog towards extinction
Published on 20/12/2025 – 8:00 GMT+1 A group of endangered galaxy frogs, famed for their striking blue speckles…
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…
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…
World’s new wolf snake species discovered on Great Nicobar Island in a major scientific breakthrough |
A secluded forest area on Great Nicobar Island has led scientists to a remarkable discovery. Researchers have confirmed…
Monkey whisperer returns: Sandakan ranger wins hearts with wildlife bond
SANDAKAN, Nov 20 — Strange but true — calling proboscis monkeys, or monyet belanda as they are locally…
Caution advised: Otters on the prowl in Thodupuzha river | Kerala Stories
Caution advised: Otters on the prowl in Thodupuzha river | Kerala Stories | Onmanorama
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Luxury Masai Mara lodge case threatening Great Migration to be heard this week
Narok County, which adopted a management plan in 2023 calling for a moratorium on new tourism developments until…
Elephant numbers down 25% in 8 yrs: 1st DNA census | Dehradun News
DEHRADUN: India’s first nationwide DNA-based census has found the country’s wild elephant population fell by about 25% in…