Four killed in Kenya as elephant attacks spark protests
Protests erupt in Kenya after four people are killed by elephants in one week. Experts link the crisis to scarce vegetation and drought. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
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Kenya: Four killed in elephant attacks, protests erupt
Four people killed by roaming elephants in Kenya spark protests. Experts blame human-wildlife conflict driven by scarce vegetation and drought. Kenya Wildlife Service urges calm.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
Man faces 20 years for smuggling parakeets in trousers
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.
81 monkeys and drugs seized in Thailand smuggling bust
Thai authorities arrest two men smuggling 81 live monkeys and a haul of methamphetamine in a major cross-border operation. Discover the shocking details of this wildlife and drug trafficking case.
Man charged for smuggling parakeets in his pants
A US citizen faces 20 years in prison after being caught smuggling two heavily sedated, endangered parakeets in his underwear at the US-Mexico border. Read the full story.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two lions after rehoming fails
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
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.
Great Barrier Reef smuggling ring busted in Melbourne raids
Australian authorities intercept massive illegal coral and marine life smuggling operation targeting the Great Barrier Reef, arresting four individuals in coordinated Melbourne raids.
Orphaned elephant's joyful milk reaction goes viral
An orphaned elephant calf's ecstatic reaction to receiving his milk bottle has captured hearts worldwide, showcasing the incredible work of wildlife rescuers in Kenya.
Young naturalist documents intimate urban fox observations
A young wildlife enthusiast shares remarkable insights from months of observing an urban fox family, revealing surprising behaviours and unexpected connections in suburban Britain.
Wildlife detectives hunt for missing rare animal with cameras
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.
Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025: Nature's Funniest Moments
From clumsy penguins to photobombing seals, discover the hilarious winners of the 2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards that are bringing joy and conservation awareness worldwide.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Can Britain's vanishing toads be saved from road tragedy?
Britain's common toad populations have plummeted by 70% in 30 years, with roads becoming death traps during migration seasons. Discover the innovative conservation efforts fighting to reverse this catastrophic decline.
Kerala Temple's Gold Treasure Sparks Smuggling Crisis
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
Florida bird massacre: Vehicles deliberately kill nesting birds
Disturbing footage shows vehicles intentionally running over nesting birds in Florida, leaving dozens dead and sparking wildlife crime investigation.
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.
Garden pirates uncover hidden treasure in backyards
Discover how common garden birds are engaging in clever thievery from unlikely sources, creating an unexpected urban wildlife spectacle right outside our windows.
Brit dies swallowing cocaine packets on Dubai flight
A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.
Cocaine Alligator Found in New Orleans Drug Bust
A missing alligator from a Chilean zoo is discovered in a New Orleans drug den, revealing a shocking international wildlife and narcotics trafficking operation.
Discover the UK's Most Thrilling Wildlife Safaris
Forget long-haul flights. Our expert guide reveals the most spectacular UK wildlife safaris, from spotting red squirrels in Scotland to swimming with seals in Cornwall. Your next great adventure is closer than you think.
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.
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