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Endangered giraffe born at Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo celebrates the birth of a male endangered giraffe, a vital addition to the international breeding programme. The six-foot-tall calf is thriving with his mother.

Critically Endangered Manumea Bird Sighted in Samoa

The manumea, the closest living relative to the extinct dodo, has been seen in a Samoan rainforest for the first time since 2020. Discover the vital role this bird plays and why its survival is critical.

SeaWorld's Killer Whale Katina Dies Aged 50

SeaWorld Orlando announces the death of its beloved orca, Katina, aged 50. The park's final generation of performing whales continues to dwindle. Read more about her legacy.

Rare surgery performed on sun bear at Hertfordshire Zoo

A sun bear named Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo undergoes a rare fertility surgery by German vets, a crucial step for the vulnerable species' European breeding programme. Discover how this operation could boost conservation efforts.

Wild Turkey Spring Mating: Snoods & Wingmen

Discover how wild turkeys transform forests into complex social arenas during spring breeding season, where snood length determines mating success and brothers form cooperative teams.

How Turkey Trades Became a Conservation Success

Discover how US states traded wild turkeys for other animals like moose and otters, reviving populations from just thousands to 7 million birds. Explore this ingenious conservation story.

Ex-Marine runs 16 marathons for UK rescue dogs

Former marine Mitch Hutchcraft, who recently summited Everest, is running 16 marathons in 16 days from Kent to Scotland to raise awareness for rescue dogs and petition against illegal breeding.

Flat-faced dog breeds could disappear in decade

Pugs and French Bulldogs could vanish within a decade under new breeding assessments targeting extreme traits that cause health suffering. Learn how this affects UK pet owners.

Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island

Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.

Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife

Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.

Millions of red crabs migrate across Christmas Island

Witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena as millions of red crabs undertake their annual migration across Christmas Island, turning roads, forests and beaches into a moving sea of crimson.

Africa's ancient elephant highways blocked

New research reveals how century-old elephant migration corridors across Africa have been severed by human development, creating dangerous conflicts and threatening ancient behaviours passed down through generations.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

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