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.
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.
Discover how autumn transforms gardens into wildlife havens. Learn why fallen leaves create vital ecosystems and how to support biodiversity this season. Explore nature's hidden world!
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.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus makes its inaugural swim in India's sacred Ganges River, illuminated by traditional lights during vibrant festival celebrations.
Heavily armed Somali pirates conducted a dramatic assault on a commercial tanker using machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, marking a concerning resurgence of maritime piracy in the region.
Heavily armed Somali pirates have stormed a commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, firing machine guns and grenades in the first major hijacking attempt in years, raising alarm about resurgent maritime security threats.
Japan faces a wildlife emergency as bear attacks reach record levels, with authorities scrambling to understand the alarming pattern behind the rising human-wildlife conflicts.
A New Zealand wildlife park faces difficult choice as two elderly lions are humanely euthanised due to severe age-related health complications.
A nine-month-old baby has died following a horrific attack by an XL Bully dog in the Gwent area, prompting renewed calls for stricter dangerous dog legislation across the UK.
A family has been left devastated after their pet XL Bully dog fatally attacked their nine-month-old baby boy at their home in Rogiet, Monmouthshire. The tragic incident has reignited the debate around dangerous dog breeds in the UK.
An off-duty soldier has been hailed as a hero after confronting a knife-wielding attacker on a Huntington-bound train, preventing potential tragedy and saving multiple passengers from harm.
Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier unveils breathtaking collection showcasing Earth's most spectacular inhabitants in powerful new exhibition.
As fireworks light up November skies, discover how traditional celebrations impact local wildlife and three simple changes to protect nature while enjoying the spectacle.
Shocking details emerge as a knifeman terrorised passengers on a Huntingdon train, asking 'Are you a Christian?' before stabbing a man in brutal religiously-motivated attack.
A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.
Shocking details emerge about the violent knife attack aboard a crowded train in South Wales as British Transport Police launch major investigation into the rush hour incident that left passengers traumatised.
A monkey's dramatic escape from a Mississippi property ended in tragedy when authorities were forced to euthanise the animal, sparking local safety concerns and wildlife regulation debates.
Discover how Beth Pratt's groundbreaking work is transforming wildlife conservation in Yosemite through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Exclusive details emerge about the brutal train attack in Huntingdon that left passengers traumatised and sparked a major police investigation into the disturbing incident.
A major incident has been declared in Huntingdon after a mass stabbing on a train left nine people with life-threatening injuries. Police have launched a massive manhunt for the attacker.
Emergency services rush to critical incident in Southport after multiple stabbings at children's dance class, with counter-terrorism police leading investigation.
British Transport Police launch urgent manhunt after brutal attack leaves passenger with life-changing injuries on Cambridgeshire train. Latest developments and witness appeal.
A major police manhunt is underway in Sussex after a teenage girl was raped in a park during a brazen daylight attack. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward.
Discover how Australia's remarkable flying foxes are adapting to city life and learn simple ways you can help protect these essential nocturnal pollinators in your own neighbourhood.
From a tiger's remarkable underground adventure to spectacular crab migrations and nature's master builders at work - this week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible resilience and adaptability.
Rapid urban expansion in southern Kenya is creating an impenetrable wall of development, fragmenting ancient elephant corridors and leaving the majestic creatures with nowhere to roam.
An intimate account from a wildlife hide reveals the quiet drama of wetland conservation and the majestic black-tailed godwit's struggle for survival in the UK.
In an extraordinary conservation triumph, the rare white-knuckled wolf spider - feared extinct in Britain - has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight after more than 50 years.
A terrifyingly rare white-knuckled wolf spider has been discovered in the UK just days before Halloween, sending shivers through the scientific community.
A Bengal tiger's routine hospital visit took an unexpected turn when a satnav error sent the big cat on an impromptu tour through city streets, creating unforgettable scenes captured by photographers worldwide.