Darwin Initiative Cuts: 89 Countries Lose Funding for Biodiversity Projects
UK cuts Darwin Initiative funding for 89 countries, alarming conservationists who warn of harm to species and global biodiversity goals.
Category : Wildlife
Russian Man Killed in Shark Attack Off Egyptian Red Sea Resort
Russian man killed by tiger shark off Hurghada, Egypt; 46-mile coastline closed; shark captured for examination.
‘Taking Back the Desert’: Australian Marsupials Trained to Coexist with Feral Cats
Scientists train bilbies, quolls and bandicoots to survive feral cats in a bold Australian outback experiment, with promising results.
Tarantula Invasion Hits US States During Mating Season
Tarantula mating season brings thousands of spiders above ground in southwestern US states, with experts reassuring the public about their harmlessness.
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Vietnam Veteran Rescued by Son After Four Days Lost in Arizona Wilderness
Vietnam veteran Mark Young, 76, rescued by his son after four days lost in Arizona wilderness, surviving dehydration and a rattlesnake encounter.
Deadly Asian Hornets Set to Invade UK This Summer
Asian hornets spotted in Channel Islands, raising fears of UK invasion this summer. Experts warn of threat to humans and bees.
Fish Dropped by Osprey Sparks Brush Fire in British Columbia
A fish dropped by an osprey onto a power line sparked a brush fire near Ashcroft, British Columbia, causing a power outage.
Darien, Georgia: US City Founded by Scottish Highlanders
Darien, Georgia, originally named New Inverness, was founded by Scottish Highlanders in 1736. Today, it celebrates its heritage with festivals and historic sites, offering a rare Scottish soul in America.
I've Always Hated Houseflies – Maybe I Misjudged Them
Houseflies are filthy and annoying, but they're smarter and more ecologically vital than you think. Learn to appreciate these underappreciated insects.
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Lost in Sudanese Desert, Villagers Offered Us a Hut
In 1987, an aid worker got lost in the Sudanese desert. Villagers offered a hut with beds and a huge breakfast, refusing payment, exemplifying profound generosity.
City life is reshaping raccoons – and may be nudging them toward domestication
Urban raccoons in the US are developing shorter snouts, a trait linked to domestication, due to adaptation to city life and human food sources.
Beach Evacuated in Spanish Holiday Hotspot as 6ft 6in Shark Spotted Near Shore
A 6ft 6in shark caused panic at a Spanish beach resort, leading to evacuation. The blue shark was coaxed back to sea by emergency services.
Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Extended for 20 Years
Obama extends ban on new uranium mining claims near Grand Canyon for 20 years, protecting the iconic landscape but allowing existing mines to continue.
Woman Faces Bear On Solo Hike In German Alps
Woman encounters brown bear while hiking alone in German Alps, an area with no breeding bear population for over 175 years.
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Shark Attack Survivor: 'I Saw My Leg Hanging Off'
Allan Oppert survived a great white shark attack off Western Australia, recounting how he kept calm as the shark clamped down on his legs.
Danish Zoo Asks Pet Owners to Donate Animals for Predator Feed
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark asks pet owners to donate animals like rabbits and horses to be euthanised and fed to predators, sparking debate.
Mary Berry Finds Comfort in Garden After Son's Death
Mary Berry reveals she found 'great comfort' in gardening after the death of her son William in 1989, calling it a peaceful refuge.
Eleven Rescue Pets Across UK Seek Loving Homes This Global Adoption Weekend
Eleven rescue pets across UK need loving homes this Global Adoption Weekend, with support from Mars and shelters like Battersea.
Giraffe with Broken Neck Survives Five Years in the Wild
A Masai giraffe with a broken neck has survived five years in the Serengeti, adapting to feed from lower trees.
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Brush-Tailed Bettongs Released Into Mount Gibson Sanctuary
147 brush-tailed bettongs released into cat- and fox-free sanctuary in Western Australia, part of AWC's plan to expand conservation to 5% of Australia by 2035.
Lord Howe Island's Insect Life Bounces Back After Rat Eradication
Lord Howe Island's insect populations surge 60% after 2019 rat and mouse eradication, with unique species like stag beetles and weevils rebounding.
Bush Pilot Ditched Outback Wrangler Star's Phone After Fatal Crash, Trial Hears
Bush pilot Michael Burbidge testifies he disposed of Outback Wrangler star Chris Wilson's phone after fatal helicopter crash, as Matt Wright faces perverting justice charges.
Baby Fur Seal Wanders into New Zealand Craft Beer Bar
A baby fur seal wandered into a craft beer bar in New Zealand, prompting a rescue by conservation rangers.
Animal Collective Cancel UK and European Tour Due to Economic Hardship
Animal Collective cancel UK/EU tour due to inflation, currency devaluation, and high costs, joining other artists in recent tour cancellations.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at South Carolina Nuclear Site
A radioactive wasp nest was discovered at the Savannah River nuclear site in South Carolina, with radiation levels exceeding federal limits. The nest was destroyed and disposed of safely.
US Dentist Faces Poaching Charges Over Killing of Cecil the Lion
Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer identified as killer of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe; faces poaching charges and online backlash.
Columbus Zoo Sues Township Over $1 Admission Tax
Columbus Zoo sues Liberty Township over $1 admission tax, arguing it is an educational institution, not a qualifying venue.
New Clues About Origins of Hobbit Humans
New evidence suggests Homo floresiensis may descend from ancient African apemen, not Homo erectus, rewriting human evolution history.
Gracie the Wandering Giraffe Found Safe in Texas
Gracie the giraffe, missing for nearly two weeks from a Texas ranch, was found safe Friday about four miles away, ending a saga marked by false reports.
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House Martins Return After 20 Years in Norfolk
A nine-year-old girl discovers house martins nesting outside her bedroom window in Norfolk, where they haven't been seen for 20 years. The birds are on the UK red list.
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