Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
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Quebec lake mysteriously empties after wildfires
Lac Rouge in Quebec has completely drained, with experts pointing to wildfire damage and logging as contributing factors. Discover how forest protection matters.
Trump plan weakens Endangered Species Act protections
Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to Endangered Species Act that conservationists call 'a death sentence' for monarch butterflies, wolverines and other vulnerable species.
4-Minute Shower Rule Saves £60 on Energy Bills
UK households can save £60 a year by limiting showers to four minutes. This simple change also conserves thousands of litres of water. Discover more energy-saving tips.
UK may enforce Christmas light limits like US base
A Suffolk resident advocates for UK restrictions on exterior Christmas decorations following US Air Force base example. Could this help Britain's net zero drive? Share your views.
Wildcats to be reintroduced in South West England
A two-year study confirms Devon's woodlands can support wildcat reintroduction. Discover how this endangered native species is making a comeback.
Vacant West London office to become 45-bed care home
A vacant 1980s office building in Hammersmith is set to be refurbished into a 45-bed care home after receiving unanimous planning approval. Read about the new facility for older people.
Wildcats may return to Devon after 100-year absence
European wildcats could be reintroduced to south-west England after a two-year study found Devon's habitat ideal. 80% of locals support the return of this critically endangered species.
Queensland bat colony prompts property buy-back scheme
Gympie Regional Council proposes buying 20+ properties affected by protected flying foxes. Residents complain of noise, smell and constant cleaning. Read the full story.
Melbourne Skyscraper Peregrine Falcons Take First Flight
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
UK Snubs Rainforest Fund, Surprising Brazil
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
Australia's biodiversity offset reforms risk NSW mistakes
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Wild parrots thrive in Los Angeles, aiding conservation
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
Learning to Handle World's Most Venomous Snakes
Discover how UK conservationists master handling deadly snakes like black mambas and king cobras to protect both reptiles and humans. Watch the training now.
Scientist defends sacred Pacific island from logging
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
Wildlife Week: A global snapshot of nature
This week's best wildlife photos feature a chilled capybara in Rio, a bear at a Japanese nursery, and a rare Welsh polecat. Discover the stories behind the images.
Seal escapes killer whales by climbing onto boat
A harbour seal narrowly escaped a pod of killer whales by climbing onto a photographer's boat in the Salish Sea. Watch the dramatic wildlife encounter unfold.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Bird flu kills half of South Georgia's elephant seals
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
Climate Breakdown: Jaguars Fight for Survival in Brazil
Abbie Martin's first-hand account of Brazil's catastrophic Pantanal wildfires reveals how climate change is devastating the world's largest wetland and its jaguar population. Discover the urgent need for action.
Longhorn cattle aid Merseyside dune conservation
English Longhorn cattle are winter grazing on Merseyside's sand dunes, using innovative GPS technology to support native wildlife and control invasive species through conservation efforts.
$250bn Forest Forever Fund Proposed for COP30 Climate Summit
World leaders unite behind revolutionary financial mechanism to protect Earth's vital rainforests, offering annual payments to tropical nations that halt deforestation in ambitious climate rescue plan.
Highgate legal battle over 15-storey tower block
Furious locals in affluent Highgate are taking legal action to stop a massive 15-storey development they claim will destroy their neighbourhood's character and create a 'monstrous' landmark.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two elderly lions
A New Zealand wildlife park faces difficult choice as two elderly lions are humanely euthanised due to severe age-related health complications.
Humpback whale's clever remora removal technique filmed
Groundbreaking underwater footage reveals the astonishing moment a humpback whale demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills to dislodge stubborn remora fish in a never-before-seen marine behaviour.
Trump's Public Lands Nominee Faces Fossil Fuel Backlash
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of 'fox guarding henhouse' scenario.
UK abandons Amazon protection fund in policy shift
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn tropical forest conservation initiative, raising concerns about global climate leadership and Amazon deforestation.
Great Barrier Reef faces worst coral bleaching in history
New research reveals the Great Barrier Reef is facing its most severe coral bleaching event on record, with global heating pushing this natural wonder toward irreversible decline.
Solar Farms Become Sanctuaries for UK Bumblebees
Groundbreaking research reveals how solar farms across Britain are creating vital sanctuaries for struggling bumblebee populations, offering new hope for pollinator conservation.
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