Field gentian may be wiped out in southern England after record heat
The field gentian may have vanished from southern England after record heat and drought, conservationists warn, calling it a 'canary in the mine' for species loss.
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Race to raise £1.5m to save five-year-old with childhood dementia
A Swansea mum has raised £125,000 in a year towards a £1.5m target for her five-year-old son's Sanfilippo Syndrome treatment, with FDA approval expected this month.
Trump forest protection rollback threatens endangered species
The Trump administration's rollback of forest protections could push more species toward extinction, according to a new analysis.
Brit family feared dead in Nepal floods
A British family of four from Surrey, including a 13-year-old girl and a former Mrs India UK, are among 33 Brits feared missing after devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Bluetongue detected on second Scottish farm
A second case of bluetongue virus has been confirmed in two sheep on a farm in south-west Scotland, prompting restrictions and culling of affected animals.
1976: Lone Chestnut Tree Burns in Sussex Field
In 1976, a 300-year-old sweet chestnut tree in Sussex caught fire, marking the end of its centuries-long presence in the landscape.
Blind dog with funny tactic to avoid walls needs home
Layla, a blind three-year-old mixed breed, throws her front legs out to avoid walls. Rescued from Egypt, she now seeks a patient, child-free home through Miracle's Mission.
UK Jurassic fossil collection sold to Abu Dhabi museum
A major UK Jurassic fossil collection has been sold to Abu Dhabi's Natural History Museum, described as a loss to the nation due to lack of funding for British museums.
Week in wildlife: tiger release, Exmoor eagle, Pallas's kittens
A female Amur tiger is released into the wild in Kazakhstan, an Exmoor eagle takes flight, and Pallas's kittens are spotted in China – this week's best wildlife photos.
Welsh Mountain Zoo welcomes adorable red panda cubs
Twin red panda cubs born at Welsh Mountain Zoo to parents Hop and JinJin, marking a conservation milestone for the endangered species.
Zoo's Emotional Update on Punch the Monkey Moves Fans
Six months after Punch the monkey went viral for clinging to a plush toy after being rejected, the zoo reveals he now cares for younger monkeys, melting hearts again.
Can Human Stupidity Kill Even Hardy Insects?
An expert suggests that other invertebrate species will likely survive human-caused toxic horrors, while humanity may face extinction first.
Hoo Zoo fire: Animals killed, owner devastated
A fire at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World has killed animals and forced the attraction to close on Monday, leaving the owner 'absolutely devastated'.
Border collie Molly rescued after week in New Zealand wilderness following owner's accident
A border collie missing for a week in New Zealand's remote backcountry after her owner's fall is rescued by volunteers funded by public donations.
Chimpanzees flirt by ripping leaves, St Andrews scientist reveals
Chimpanzees use 'leaf clipping' as a flirting gesture, with different communities having distinct techniques, according to a University of St Andrews scientist.
Giant echidna fossil discovered in museum tray reveals Ice Age Victoria
A giant echidna fossil from the Ice Age has been identified in a museum tray in Victoria, filling a 1,000km gap in the species' known range.
Slender-billed curlew officially declared extinct by IUCN
The slender-billed curlew has been declared extinct by the IUCN, the first global bird extinction from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia.
Indonesian man's body recovered from 7-metre python
A 25-year-old Indonesian man missing for 24 hours was found dead inside a 7-metre reticulated python on Sulawesi island, police said.
Jonathan the tortoise: 194-year-old survives viral crypto death hoax
The world's oldest land animal is alive and well after a fake X account claiming he died tried to solicit crypto donations, sparking false reports.
Spider monkeys swap social groups to share food tips, research finds
Spider monkeys switch social groups to share knowledge about fruit locations and ripening times, a study shows. The behaviour is a form of collective intelligence.
Trump administration ends protections for lesser prairie chicken
US Fish and Wildlife Service removes endangered species protections for lesser prairie chicken, reversing a Biden-era listing after pressure from states and industry.
Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins: The cleverest minds in nature
Chris Packham examines nature's smartest builders, from beaver dams to termite-inspired architecture, in a new episode of Animal Einsteins on BBC Two.
Wuhan hotel offers 'rent-a-dog' service to comfort lonely travellers
A Wuhan hotel lets guests rent a dog for £51 a night, offering companionship amid China's expanding pet economy and rising pet ownership.
‘It’s not AI, it’s real’: RSPCA reveals 250 dogs found in single property
RSPCA denies AI claims after 250 dogs found crammed in a UK property; owners lost control of breeding. Two poodle-cross dogs now seeking homes.
Seagull 'Coordinated' Attacks on Children at Inverness Easter Egg Hunt Prompt Warning
Coordinated seagull attacks at an Inverness Easter egg hunt prompt warnings from authorities, with 16 incidents reported and calls for public vigilance.
UN Report Warns of Collapse in Epic River Fish Migrations
UN report finds freshwater fish populations have crashed 81% since 1970, threatening epic river migrations. Dams, pollution, overfishing blamed.
Woman Killed by Giant Pet Crocodile on Indonesian Island
Deasy Tuwo, 44, was feeding a 700kg pet crocodile at a pearl farm on Sulawesi when she was mauled to death. The reptile has been moved to a conservation site.
Dog with 'Forrest Gump' walk rescued from boiler room seeks UK home
A one-year-old mixed breed dog with a distinctive wobbly walk, rescued from a boiler room in Bosnia, is looking for a forever home in the UK.
Amazon Tribe's First Birth in Years Brings Hope Against Extinction
The Akuntsu tribe, reduced to three women, sees first birth in years as baby boy Akyp is born to Babawru, raising hopes for survival and Amazon protection.
Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Faces Extinction From Logging
Logging, drug trafficking and climate crisis threaten the Mashco Piro, the world's largest uncontacted Indigenous group, in the Peru-Brazil borderlands.
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