A severe heatwave in south-east Australia has caused the largest mass mortality of flying foxes since the Black Summer. Experts warn of a 'canary in the coal mine' for wildlife. Read more on the devastating impact.
A 550lb black bear living under a home in Altadena for over a month has been removed using paintball guns. The homeowner details the struggle and damage left behind. Read the full story.
This week's global wildlife highlights include rare mountain gorilla twins in Congo, a rescued UK bat named Benedict Cumberbat, and a stunning Indian rainbow tarantula. Explore the captivating images and stories.
Official data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed its 2025 target. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed to meet its 2025 target. Read the full report and expert analysis.
In the icy heart of Abernethy Forest, a community-led field provides vital winter food for linnets, bramblings, and finches, creating a mesmerising spectacle of nature's resilience. Discover how local collaboration supports UK wildlife.
Comedian Ricky Gervais explains the strange story behind his request to be fed to London Zoo's lions and how it backfired. His new Netflix special, 'Mortality', is out now.
A woman has been found dead on a remote Colorado trail in what authorities suspect is a mountain lion attack, the first fatal incident of its kind in the area since 1999. Read the full investigation details.
A woman has been found dead on a Colorado trail in a suspected mountain lion attack. Authorities have euthanised two animals as the investigation continues. Read the latest.
This week's global wildlife highlights include UK otters using donated Christmas trees for play, a boom in British songbirds, and stunning images from Turkey to Florida. Discover the stories behind the photos.
Naushaba Roonjho, a community health worker from Sindh, Pakistan, overcame family opposition to champion polio vaccination and girls' education. Now, she's campaigning for local political office to transform her village. Read her inspiring story.
Meet Houdini, a resilient three-legged hedgehog in Hove, East Sussex. Rescued and named for his escapes, he now has a safe garden 'halfway house' for winter. Discover his remarkable story of survival.
As Japan faces a record year of bear encounters, our reporter visits the hotspot town of Osaki, armed with bells and whistles for safety. Explore the growing human-wildlife conflict in Asia Pacific.
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
Fed up of festive family? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring for a six-month ranger role on uninhabited Handa Island. Salary £26,112. Apply for solitude and seabirds.
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.
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
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.
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.
As beaver numbers soar in Switzerland, a dedicated hotline helps residents cope with flooding and felled trees, offering a model for human-wildlife coexistence. Discover how Zurich manages the chaos.
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.
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.
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
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.
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die 4.6 years younger than lesser-known peers. Discover why fame itself, not lifestyle, is the toxic factor. Read the shocking findings.
A stark new report reveals 2,955 species are perilously close to disappearing from Wales. Discover which iconic creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.
Tom Hardy voices a documentary exploring Kenya's successful rhino conservation efforts and the unexpected challenges facing these protected giants. In cinemas 28 November.