Sweden’s brown bears were saved from brink of extinction. Will annual hunts bring back their demise?
Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Sweden’s brown bears are one of the biggest conservation success stories in…
King Cobras taking the express? Study says railways are the new high-speed conduits for these deadly reptiles
King cobras are increasingly found on trains and near railway tracks in Goa, a phenomenon linked to habitat…
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…
Targeted poaching poses existential risk to Africa’s dwindling lion population
Africa’s lions have always lived on the edge of human worlds. They roam landscapes shaped by farms, roads,…
Customs intercept four live pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja, said it intercepted four live pangolins during a…
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…
5,000 km in five days: Tiny Amur falcons reach Zimbabwe from India after record flight
As Christmas lights spread cheer, Apapang, an Amur falcon, finds herself soaring over Harare, Zimbabwe, reminding us of…
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…
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…
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…