A rare 'mega-mast' of rimu trees in New Zealand could trigger a huge breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot, the critically endangered kākāpō. Conservationists hope for a record number of chicks.
Data reveals the UK's warmest spring on record led to higher breeding success for 14 songbird species, offering a glimmer of hope amid long-term declines for threatened wild birds. Discover the full story.
Tired of festive family gatherings? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring a ranger for six months on the uninhabited Handa Island. A unique role for those seeking solitude and wildlife.
Queensland government revokes planned ban on shooting flying foxes, a practice criticised as inhumane and ineffective. Conservationists urge investment in non-lethal netting.
Two Peruvian municipalities have become the first in the world to grant legal rights to native stingless bees, a landmark move for biodiversity and Indigenous rights. Discover the story behind this historic conservation effort.
Croydon Council is considering creating nine new conservation areas to protect local heritage. Residents are invited to have their say on the plans, which would bring extra planning controls.
The abandoned Céüze 2000 resort in France's Hautes-Alpes is a stark symbol of a wider crisis. As global heating pushes snow lines higher, hundreds of European ski stations face closure, sparking a debate: dismantle or let nature reclaim the Alps?
Beachgoers from Tweed to Batemans Bay are urged to become citizen scientists and report turtle nests to protect endangered loggerhead and vulnerable green turtles this breeding season.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek has released its festive ranking of resident seals from nicest to naughtiest. Discover which seal was crowned the 'goodest egg' and who earned the title 'Queen of Chaos'.
Photojournalist Doug Gimesy spent 160 days capturing the lovable side of Australia's flying foxes. His 50,000 images aim to combat vilification and drive conservation for these vital pollinators.
From urban foxes to soaring eagles, explore the defining moments of 2025 for UK wildlife. A visual journey revealing nature's resilience and the challenges it faces.
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
A Victorian fisherman captured footage of a rare pink platypus, nicknamed Pinky. Experts confirm it's unusual but not a genetic anomaly. Discover the story and the conservation status of this iconic species.
A 'miracle' takahē chick has hatched at Zealandia sanctuary to parents thought infertile, boosting the population of the rare New Zealand bird. Discover the heartwarming conservation story.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
A pristine 133,000-hectare valley in Chilean Patagonia has been permanently protected from logging and dams after a local fundraising campaign secured $78m. Discover how this biodiversity hotspot was saved.
Canadian researchers document an incredibly rare case of a female polar bear adopting a second cub. The discovery offers new insight into the social bonds of Arctic predators.
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.
Common household rodenticides are killing native birds and animals through secondary poisoning. A major review calls for stricter controls as advocates push for a ban. Learn the risks and safer alternatives.
A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
From a deer eating homework in China to a 75-year-old albatross raising chicks, explore this week's most captivating global wildlife stories and stunning photographs.
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
A decade-long reintroduction project has expanded the red squirrel's range in the Scottish Highlands by over 25%, securing the future of this iconic UK species. Discover the rewilding success story.
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.