Global wildlife summit proposes new rules to curb the booming online exotic pet trade, targeting species from Galapagos iguanas to African tortoises. Conservationists warn of an extinction crisis driven by social media and internet sales.
Governments have enacted sweeping trade bans and quotas for over 70 shark and ray species at a major wildlife conference to combat overfishing. A landmark victory for ocean conservation.
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia, featuring capybaras and otters, is linked to increased illegal wildlife trafficking and conservation threats. Experts warn of growing demand for endangered species.
A UK woman's symbolic koala adoption after Australia's 2020 bushfires led to an unforgettable encounter, reconnecting her with childhood joy and sparking deeper wildlife conservation efforts.
The San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, its beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise. Remember her legacy by enjoying her favourite foods. Read her remarkable story.
The San Diego Zoo mourns Gramma, its beloved 141-year-old Galápagos tortoise. A gentle giant who witnessed two world wars, her legacy inspires global conservation efforts. Discover her remarkable story.
A UN wildlife body has reversed its recommendation to restrict India from importing endangered animals, a decision impacting the Ambani family's private zoo. Discover the full story.
Repeated grey wolf sightings in a small Minnesota city have residents on edge and politicians calling for the predators to be delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Read the full story.
Hannah Shirley, the world's oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, celebrates her 52nd birthday with a Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed party. Discover her incredible story of resilience.
A massive 52-ton sperm whale washes ashore on Nantucket, marking the first such stranding in over 20 years. Officials face a complex removal operation. Learn more about this rare event.
A massive sperm whale, weighing 52 tons, has beached on Nantucket. Officials are coordinating its removal. Discover the challenges and historical significance.
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 Trump administration is moving to weaken the Endangered Species Act, a move critics warn could push vulnerable wildlife closer to extinction. Discover the implications.
A man who claimed a bulge in his trousers was 'all him' is facing 20 years in prison for smuggling two critically endangered, sedated parakeets. Read the full story.
An incredibly rare pink grasshopper, a genetic marvel, has been found in New Zealand's Mackenzie Basin. Discover the story behind this unique insect and its fight for survival.
A landmark study reveals strong public support for reintroducing critically endangered wildcats to England, with mid-Devon identified as prime habitat. Discover how this could restore ecosystems.
European wildcats could be reintroduced to south-west England by 2027 after a major study found strong public support and suitable habitat in Devon.
Storm Amy causes mass salmon escape from Loch Linnhe farm as wild Atlantic salmon face endangered status. Explore the ecological impact and conservation challenges.
This week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible diversity - from a poisonous newt's vibrant warning colours to heartwarming rescues and the adorable emergence of baby flying foxes.
This week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible diversity - from a poisonous newt's vibrant warning to heartwarming rescues and the delicate beauty of infant flying foxes.
One of Britain's most endangered flowers, the fen orchid, has been dramatically rescued from near extinction through a groundbreaking conservation programme.
The Prince of Wales makes bold environmental statement in Brazil, donning scarf made from illegally traded wildlife materials during conservation summit.
Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier unveils stunning visual chronicle of our planet's most spectacular inhabitants in powerful new exhibition.
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Scientists discover Britain's rarest freshwater fish, the vendace, thriving in Loch Skeen 11,000 years after the Ice Age. The climate-resistant species offers hope for conservation efforts.
In a controversial move, the US Senate has voted to prevent federal agencies from protecting the threatened northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservation groups and raising concerns about the future of this iconic species.
In an extraordinary wildlife breakthrough, conservationists have captured unprecedented footage of a mythical white Iberian lynx roaming through southern Spain, marking a historic moment for the endangered species.
A magnificent tiger named Dasha has been given a new lease on life after being rescued and relocated to Bristol's Wild Place Project, where she's settling into her purpose-built habitat.
Discover the incredible conservation success story of mountain gorillas, once on the brink of extinction, now thriving through dedicated protection efforts in their African forest home.
Indianapolis Zoo faces conservation crisis after rare tortoises vanish in suspected theft, prompting urgent police investigation and public appeal.