First elephant herpes vaccine offers conservation hope
Scientists develop world's first vaccine for elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, potentially saving young Asian elephants from the deadly disease threatening conservation efforts.
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Chester Zoo reveals secret lives of endangered Asian elephants
Exclusive: Revolutionary conservation study using cutting-edge technology uncovers never-before-seen behaviours of threatened Asian elephants, offering new hope for species survival.
Scientists attempt to rear butterflies from frozen eggs
In a world-first conservation effort, British researchers are attempting to rear rare swallowtail butterflies from eggs frozen in liquid nitrogen, offering new hope for endangered species preservation.
Rocket launch threatens Australia's smallest bird
Australia's tiniest bird faces extinction as a proposed spaceport threatens its fragile habitat. Conservationists clash with space industry ambitions in a high-stakes environmental showdown.
Critically Endangered Cuddly Bat Highlights UK Extinction Crisis
A poignant image of an adorable cuddly bat highlights a grave conservation crisis. Discover why this species is on the brink and what it says about our relationship with nature.
Tiger attack critically injures worker at Oklahoma preserve
A wildlife sanctuary worker is in a critical condition after a brutal attack by a male tiger at an Oklahoma preserve, raising serious questions about safety protocols.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yellowstone grizzlies remain protected as court blocks hunting
A landmark US court ruling has upheld federal protections for Yellowstone's grizzly bears, blocking controversial state plans to allow trophy hunting near the national park.
Tourist sparks outrage after jumping on whale shark
A viral video captures a tourist in the Philippines leaping from a boat onto the back of a vulnerable whale shark, sparking outrage from marine conservationists and authorities who have launched an investigation.
Fishing competition for endangered bluefin tuna sparks outrage
Environmental groups condemn 'unsustainable' fishing tournament in Cornwall, warning it threatens recovery of critically endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna populations.
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