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Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Kelly Osbourne's son bitten by bat in Ozzy-like incident
In a shocking family moment that echoes Ozzy Osbourne's infamous bat incident, Kelly Osbourne's two-year-old son Sidney was bitten by a bat after putting it in his mouth during a family holiday.
New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats
Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.
MCC Warning: Oversized Cricket Bats Threaten Game Balance
The Marylebone Cricket Club issues stark warning about oversized bats creating imbalance between bat and ball, threatening cricket's traditional skills and player safety.
Boy, 12, fighting life after hit-run
A massive police manhunt is underway after a 12-year-old boy was left with life-threatening injuries when a driver callously fled the scene of a collision in South Yorkshire. The community is in shock as authorities appeal for witnesses to come forward.
South Africa builds 400km anti-poaching fence on Mozambique border
South Africa launches ambitious 400km border fence project with Mozambique to combat rampant wildlife poaching and protect endangered rhino populations from cross-border criminal networks.
Australia's last native shrew declared extinct
Scientists confirm the Christmas Island shrew has vanished forever, becoming Australia's first mammal extinction in decades and highlighting the global biodiversity crisis.
Rare baby numbats filmed playing in NSW wilderness
Heartwarming video shows endangered baby numbats exploring and playing outside their den in south-western New South Wales, offering hope for the species' conservation.
Green turtles face extinction from climate change and human activity
Exclusive investigation reveals how rising temperatures and human encroachment are pushing green turtles toward extinction, with dramatic impacts on marine ecosystems.
Rare Pygmy Hippo Calf Born at Michigan Zoo
Watch the heartwarming moment as a rare pygmy hippopotamus calf takes its first swimming lesson alongside its protective mother in a Michigan zoo enclosure.
Rare fossa triplets boost conservation at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo celebrates extraordinary birth of three fossa pups, boosting conservation efforts for Madagascar's mysterious carnivore facing extinction.
Endangered parrot's comeback threatened by new mystery danger
Australia's critically endangered orange-bellied parrot has staged an incredible comeback from the brink of extinction, only to face a mysterious new threat that's puzzling conservationists.
Baby Numbats Spark Hope for Endangered Species
Conservationists celebrate as vulnerable baby numbats emerge in Western Australia, signalling potential recovery for the termite-eating marsupial once hunted to near-extinction.
Red List: 45,000 species face extinction threat
The IUCN's latest Red List update reveals a devastating biodiversity crisis, with Madagascar's lemurs and Arctic breeding birds among those pushed closer to extinction.
Rare fossa triplets born at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of three incredibly rare fossa pups, marking a significant conservation victory for the mysterious Madagascar predator.
Bat caught hunting and eating robin in mid-flight
Scientists capture unprecedented footage of a barbastelle bat hunting, killing and consuming a robin during nighttime flight - a behaviour never before documented in UK wildlife.
Farrah Abraham slammed over daughter's bat tattoo at 15
Former Teen Mom OG star Farrah Abraham faces intense backlash after proudly sharing her 15-year-old daughter's controversial bat tattoo in a viral TikTok video, with critics calling it inappropriate parenting.
Homeowner fights masked car thieves with baseball bat
Shocking footage shows the moment a courageous resident confronted a gang of masked thieves attempting to steal his car from his own driveway in a brazen daylight attack.
Coal firm probed over endangered glider habitat
A fiery Senate hearing reveals investigation into Australian coal firm accused of clearing critical habitat for endangered greater gliders, sparking political confrontation over environmental enforcement.
Australia's rarest bird of prey faces silent extinction
Australia's rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, is vanishing without public notice. Conservationists reveal how habitat destruction and bureaucratic inertia are pushing this magnificent raptor to the brink.
Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink
New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.
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.
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.
Endangered British Puddings: Are Any Worth Saving?
From Spotted Dick to Sussex Pond, Britain's iconic steamed puddings are facing extinction. We investigate which classics are worth saving from culinary oblivion.
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.
Music Lovers Digitally Rescue Sound of Spain's Ancient Bells
A group of dedicated Spanish musicologists and volunteers have embarked on a monumental project to digitally preserve the unique sounds of their country's ancient, disappearing church bells.
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