Could Octopuses Build a Future Civilisation?
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
Category : Biodiversity
UK deploys weevils and fungi to fight invasive species
UK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
Vezo people adapt to climate change with seaweed farming
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.
Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea
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.
Australia's first large-scale snail translocation saves species
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.
133,000 hectares of Chilean Patagonia preserved
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.
Greece's Ancient Fir Forests Face Extinction Threat
Greece's iconic fir forests, survivors of millennia, are now dying en masse due to climate-driven wildfires and drought. Scientists warn of ecological collapse. Read the full investigation.
Invasive quagga mussels threaten UK after Swiss lake crisis
Invasive quagga mussels are decimating Lake Geneva's ecosystem and infrastructure. Now detected in Northern Ireland, they pose a severe threat to UK waterways and biodiversity. Learn about the urgent response needed.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
Scientist describes 1,000+ new species in landmark career
Dr Mark Harvey has described over 1,000 new species, mostly arachnids. His taxonomic work is vital for conservation, revealing a hidden world of biodiversity. Discover his incredible legacy.
60,000 African Penguins Starve in South Africa
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Seismic Waves Could Revolutionise Soil Health Mapping
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
Brazil's Quilombolas Fight Landfill Threat Near COP30
Descendants of enslaved people in the Amazon demand land rights as a proposed landfill threatens their forest home. Their voices were sidelined at the recent UN climate summit.
SA's Oyster Shell Recycling Fights Toxic Algal Blooms
South Australians are urged to eat local oysters and donate shells for reef restoration. The innovative project uses shrimp soundtracks to lure baby oysters, filtering water and combating devastating algal blooms.
Feral Pigs Destroy Queensland Rainforests and Sacred Sites
Exploding feral pig populations are devastating Queensland's World Heritage rainforests, polluting waterways and destroying sacred Indigenous sites. Urgent action needed.
German Hairy Snail Hunt and UK Social Media Shift
Discover the quest for London's tiny German hairy snail and the growing 'posting zero' trend. This weekly digest explores life's quirky lessons and modern dilemmas. Read more for a unique perspective.
Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Protection Reforms
After intense 72-hour negotiations, Australia's government and Greens strike deal to overhaul environmental protection laws, heralding a new era for nature and productivity.
Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Capybara cafes drive illegal wildlife trade
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia is driving illegal wildlife trafficking and threatening endangered species. Experts warn of conservation crisis.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Labor and Greens deal to overhaul environmental protection laws
The Albanese government secures a landmark deal with the Greens to rewrite Australia's environmental protection laws, marking a major political victory. Discover the details and implications.
Mohana Culture Collapses as Pakistan's Lake Dies
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
Marsupials Learning to Survive Alongside Feral Cats
A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.
Nearly 3000 Welsh species at risk of extinction
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.
Labor's nature laws face uncertain fate amid negotiations
Labor's environmental reforms face crucial vote as Minister Watt presents separate amendments to Coalition and Greens. Key concessions offered on fossil fuels and enforcement.
New Zealand adds feral cats to predator eradication list
New Zealand announces feral cats will join its Predator-Free 2050 strategy, aiming to protect native wildlife from 'stone-cold killers'. Learn about the controversial plan.
Military base threatens Colombia's Gorgona wildlife haven
A new coastguard station on Colombia's Gorgona Island sparks fears of ecological ruin and militarisation, jeopardising 40 years of conservation success in a biodiversity hotspot.
Expert warning: Fruit dangers for pet tortoises
Veterinary expert Martin Knight advises limiting fruit in pet tortoise diets. Discover proper feeding guidelines and essential care tips for reptile health.
Giant 'Doom' Oarfish Washes Up on Tasmanian Beach
A rare three-metre giant oarfish, famed in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, was found on a Tasmanian beach. Scientists confirm there's no link to earthquakes.
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