South Africa's Rhino Poaching Numbers Plummet in 2023
In a landmark victory for conservation, South Africa reports a significant drop in rhino poaching, with efforts to protect the endangered species finally yielding results after years of crisis.
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Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK
As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.
Bat Smashes Through Car Windscreen on M6 at 70mph
A driver on the M6 had a terrifying shock when a bat smashed through their windscreen at 70mph. The bizarre incident, captured on dashcam, left the vehicle damaged and the driver shaken but unharmed. Experts warn of the dangers and what to do if it happen
Dallas Zoo's newborn chimp cuddles with mum in rare video
Dallas Zoo shares an incredibly rare and intimate video of a newborn chimpanzee bonding with its mother, a significant event for the endangered Western chimpanzee species.
Rare Bonobo Baby Born at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo celebrates the birth of a critically endangered bonobo, a monumental event for European conservation efforts and the survival of this remarkable great ape species.
Australia's Bird of the Year 2025 Faces Extinction Crisis
The 2025 Australian Bird of the Year, the Glossy Black Cockatoo, faces a severe survival crisis as rampant habitat destruction and tree felling push this iconic species toward extinction.
Newborn orca calf brings hope for endangered population
A new calf has been spotted swimming with the critically endangered J Pod of Southern Resident killer whales off Washington State, offering a glimmer of hope for the struggling population.
Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
SpaceX Texas Expansion Sparks Wildlife Clash
Elon Musk's SpaceX faces a major environmental battle in Texas as its Starbase expansion plans threaten the fragile habitat of endangered species, including the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, pitting technological progress against vital conservation efforts.
UK Wildlife Crisis After Record Dry Summer
Exclusive: Natural England warns of an ecological emergency as the prolonged 2025 drought pushes vulnerable species to the brink, threatening hedgehog populations and river ecosystems.
Rescued Manatee Mario Flown Home to Mexico After Miami Rehab
A heartwarming wildlife rescue story as Mario, a lost manatee found in the Gulf of Mexico, is airlifted from Miami Seaquarium back to his Pacific home after a full recovery.
Chonky Flying Fox One Cyclone From Extinction
Exclusive: The future of the 'chonky' golden-crowned flying fox, one of the world's rarest bats, hangs in the balance as climate change intensifies tropical storms in its only Philippine habitat.
Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Breakthrough in Australia
Australian scientists launch a groundbreaking wild koala vaccination programme to combat a devastating chlamydia epidemic threatening the species' survival.
UK Diners Unknowingly Eating Endangered Shark Species
Exclusive investigation reveals that Britons are unknowingly consuming endangered shark species, sold under misleading labels like 'rock salmon' in fish and chip shops and supermarkets.
Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes Litter of Endangered Lion Cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas welcomes a precious new litter of endangered lion cubs, a significant victory for global wildlife conservation efforts and a must-see attraction for visitors.
Sea turtles endangered by record sargassum blooms
Unprecedented masses of sargassum seaweed are smothering nesting beaches across the Caribbean and Florida, creating deadly obstacles for endangered sea turtles during critical hatching season.
UK Government Accused of Aiding Shark Fin Trade
Foreign Office faces backlash as Greenpeace investigation reveals officials advised on circumventing shark fin trade regulations. Labour's Seema Malhotra demands inquiry.
Pensioner caught smuggling live snakes in trousers at Gatwick
A 71-year-old British man has been convicted after a brazen attempt to smuggle three live snakes and three chameleons through Gatwick Airport, concealed in his trousers. The shocking discovery was made during a routine security check.
Liberal Senator's defiant stand on net zero and wildlife
South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.
Koala Habitat Loss Reveals 'Total Failure' of Nature Laws
Shocking new data reveals a catastrophic loss of koala habitats in New South Wales and Queensland, with conservation groups branding Australia's environmental protection laws a 'total failure' as land clearing skyrockets.
US permits capture of endangered manta rays in Florida
US wildlife authorities have granted permits allowing the capture of endangered giant manta rays from Florida's coastal waters for public aquarium display, sparking fierce debate among conservationists.
MLB Umpires Confiscate Bat Mid-At-Bat in Bizarre Incident
Seattle Mariners' Taylor Trammell was left stunned after umpires confiscated his bat mid-at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds. The bizarre MLB equipment check has sparked controversy and debate across the baseball world.
Breathtaking Photography Book Reveals the Soul of Elephants
Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.
Deadly Fungus Pushing North American Bats to Extinction
A catastrophic fungal disease, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is driving North American bat species towards extinction, with mortality rates reaching 100% in some colonies, threatening ecological balance and agriculture.
Borneo's Big-Nosed Monkey Faces Extinction
New research reveals the surprising evolutionary secrets behind the Proboscis monkey's enormous nose and the grave conservation threats pushing this unique species towards extinction.
Mexico's Jaguar Population Surges in Conservation Success
In a major victory for wildlife conservation, Mexico's jaguar population has surged by nearly 20% in just eight years. Discover how a national strategy is bringing the Americas' largest big cat back from the brink.
Finger Wrestling & Rooftop Cinema: UK's Weekend in Photos
From the intense world championship of Bavarian finger wrestling in Sussex to enchanting open-air cinemas across London's skyline, this weekend was a vibrant tapestry of British eccentricity and global culture. The Guardian's latest photo essay captures t
Man suffers 'world's worst death' from rabies
A Vietnamese man has died in agony from 'rabies hydrophobia' – a rare and terrifying form of the virus that causes an extreme fear of water and is considered one of the most painful ways to die.
Adam Sandler's Family Glamour at Venice Film Festival
Adam Sandler dazzles on the red carpet with his glamorous wife Jackie and their two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah'.
Abolish Forestry Corp Over Endangered Species Failures
Environmental groups are demanding the immediate abolition of the state-owned Forestry Corporation of NSW, accusing it of systematic failures to protect endangered species and comply with its own logging rules, pushing ecosystems to the brink.
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