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October 6, 2026

A deadly fungus known as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is devastating amphibian populations around the world. Now, biologists from the University of California,…

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Trump shares AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland - an island that has no penguins

October 6, 2026

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October 6, 2026

Louis Guillot is a zoologist and wildlife photographer whose work has featured in BBC Wildlife. His work has…

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Rhinos and elephants can cause huge problems if reintroduced badly – here’s how to get it right

October 6, 2026

Moving large animals around is a seductive idea in conservation. If there are plenty of animals in one…

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Biologists fear for humpback whale seen entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro

October 5, 2026

Biologists are hoping to save a humpback whale last seen entangled in a fishing net off the coast…

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Close-up photograph of a red squirrel standing on a weathered wooden surface while gripping several hazelnuts in its front paws.

October 5, 2026

The 2,500 sq m (26,909 sq ft) enclosure was designed and built by Arboretum staff and volunteers, and…

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Spider season: Big spiders enter UK homes as tarantulas seen

October 5, 2026

Homeowners across the country have noticed a rise in the number of spiders as well as their size…

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Tell us: have foxes caused friction among neighbours where you live? | Animals

October 5, 2026

Have foxes in your area caused friction between you and your neighbours? If so, we want to hear…

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Michigan confirms unusual fox photo is “an incredibly rare sight” – and could be the only one like it in the region

October 5, 2026

A photo of an unusual fox is quickly picking up viral fame on social media – and authorities…

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Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign | Los Angeles

October 5, 2026

Atop Mount Lee, in the heart of Los Angeles, the wind is quiet. Two red-tailed hawks sail above,…

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Dear Éanna, have I spotted a penguin in Portmarnock? – The Irish Times

October 5, 2026

I spotted this bird on Portmarnock shores in mid-September. By any chance is this a South African penguin?…

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In 2025, Spain cleared invasive minnows from two mountain lakes in the Pyrenees; 10 months later, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates were back

October 5, 2026

Some mountain lakes in Spain are getting a second life. According to the Centre for Advanced Studies of…

Yosemite toads are entering their winter burrows healthy – and emerging in spring with deadly infections

Trump shares AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland – an island that has no penguins

“I had to walk slowly to minimise the flow of venom travelling through my body. It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life”

Rhinos and elephants can cause huge problems if reintroduced badly – here’s how to get it right

Biologists fear for humpback whale seen entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro

Young red squirrel arrives at Castle Howard Arboretum

Spider season: Big spiders enter UK homes as tarantulas seen

Tell us: have foxes caused friction among neighbours where you live? | Animals

Michigan confirms unusual fox photo is “an incredibly rare sight” – and could be the only one like it in the region

Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign | Los Angeles

Dear Éanna, have I spotted a penguin in Portmarnock? – The Irish Times

In 2025, Spain cleared invasive minnows from two mountain lakes in the Pyrenees; 10 months later, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates were back