Namibia's 35-Year Cheetah Sperm Bank for Conservation
For 35 years, a 'frozen zoo' of cheetah sperm has been stored in Namibia as a last resort against extinction. With fewer than 7,000 left in the wild, this genetic bank could be vital.
For 35 years, a 'frozen zoo' of cheetah sperm has been stored in Namibia as a last resort against extinction. With fewer than 7,000 left in the wild, this genetic bank could be vital.
A shocking report reveals 2,955 species in Wales are at serious risk of disappearing. Discover which beloved creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.
A 39-year-old man tragically died after becoming trapped inside a giant stegosaurus statue in Spain while trying to retrieve his mobile phone. Read the full story of this bizarre accident.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been banned from Venice and fined after Extinction Rebellion activists dyed the Grand Canal green in a protest against fossil fuels.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours after an Extinction Rebellion protest dyed the Grand Canal green. Read more on this environmental activism story.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours and fined after a dye protest in the Grand Canal. Read about the fallout and global climate talks.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined and banned from Venice for 48 hours after Extinction Rebellion stunt dyeing the Grand Canal green. Read the full details of the protest and its fallout.
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.
A climate activist scaled the 65ft Christmas tree gifted from Norway to the UK, disrupting the decades-old tradition to protest the Rosebank oil field. Read the full story.
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, a move conservationists warn is a 'death sentence' for monarch butterflies and other vulnerable species.
The American Museum of Natural History unveils its 13-foot Origami Holiday Tree, featuring thousands of hand-folded paper creations. Explore this festive tradition inspired by a new dinosaur exhibition.
Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.
Groundbreaking research suggests Neanderthals didn't face true extinction but were genetically assimilated into Homo sapiens. Discover how our ancient ancestors live on in us today.
Authorities intercept 72-million-year-old dinosaur skeletons in London warehouse, exposing global fossil trafficking network. Exclusive details on the major paleontological discovery.
In a dramatic operation, Singaporean officials have confiscated 30 dinosaur skeletons worth millions from a local businessman, uncovering what appears to be one of Asia's largest paleontological smuggling cases.
Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.
One of Britain's most endangered flowers, the fen orchid, has been dramatically rescued from near extinction through a groundbreaking conservation programme.
Discover the spectacular Christmas experience at London's Natural History Museum featuring roaring dinosaurs, festive installations, and magical family activities.
Visionary theatre directors Simon McBurney and Crystal Pite collaborate on 'Figures in Extinction', a powerful performance piece sounding the alarm on biodiversity loss through breathtaking movement and sound.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.
Groundbreaking research reveals how the biodiversity collapse is mirrored in our gut microbiomes, with profound consequences for human health and disease prevention.
Groundbreaking research reveals the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex should be reclassified into three separate species, challenging decades of dinosaur understanding.
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
Groundbreaking discovery in Wyoming reveals near-perfect dinosaur 'mummies' with preserved skin and soft tissues, rewriting our understanding of fossilisation processes.
Scientists reveal an extraordinary 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Wyoming with remarkably preserved skin and soft tissues, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric life.
Scientists confirm Florida's coral reef system has reached functional extinction after unprecedented marine heatwave, marking a devastating milestone in the climate crisis.
Marine experts sound the alarm as dugong populations plummet, warning these gentle marine mammals could vanish from coastal waters forever without urgent conservation action.
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
Scientists uncover an extraordinarily preserved Edmontosaurus with fossilised skin and tendons intact, revolutionising our understanding of dinosaur preservation.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico challenges established timeline of dinosaur evolution, revealing these prehistoric giants inhabited North America 200 million years ago.