Toxic Forever Chemicals Found in Cumbria and Lancashire Waters
High levels of banned Pfos detected at 25 sites in Cumbria and Lancashire, with possible sources including a paper mill and landfills.
Category : Wildlife
Costco California Alert: Invasive Pest Found on Plants
Glassy-winged sharpshooter found on Costco plants in California; officials warn of Pierce's Disease risk and urge customers to isolate purchases.
Rare Red-Necked Grebe Spotted at Cheddar Reservoir After Heavy Rains
After heavy rains, a rare red-necked grebe is spotted among thousands of birds at Cheddar reservoir in Somerset.
Parrot Egg Smugglers Caught as Chick Hatches at Amsterdam Airport
Dutch authorities intercept 261 wild parrot eggs at Schiphol airport, with a chick hatching from hand luggage of a couple flying from Central America to Asia.
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Lone Grey Seal Pup Faces Survival Challenge in Cornwall
A lone grey seal pup in Cornwall faces survival after its mother leaves, with rough seas and high mortality rates threatening its first year.
Man Dies After Russell's Viper Bite in Bengaluru
A 41-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru died after a Russell's viper hiding in his Crocs bit him; the venom acted rapidly while he slept.
Woman Seriously Injured in Humpback Whale Incident at Ningaloo Reef
Australian woman seriously injured after being struck by humpback whale while swimming at Ningaloo Reef; regulators investigating.
Teenage Girl Killed in Crocodile Attack While Collecting Water in Rajasthan
A 15-year-old girl was killed by a crocodile while collecting water from the Parvati river in Rajasthan, India. The attack occurred in Baran district, and her body was found the next morning.
Orphaned Baby Monkey Punch Finds Comfort Among Troop After Viral Bond With Stuffed Toy
Orphaned baby monkey Punch, who went viral for hugging a stuffed toy, is now integrating with other monkeys at Ichikawa City Zoo.
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Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Nominations Open Now
Nominate your favourite Australian bird for the 2025 Guardian/Birdlife Australia bird of the year poll. Voting starts 6 October.
Grizzly Bear Attack in Canada Leaves One Dead and 11 Injured
Grizzly bear kills one and injures 11 schoolchildren in Bella Coola, Canada; bear still at large.
Rare Albino Otter Spotted by Couple in River Clyde
A Bothwell couple spot a rare albino otter in the River Clyde, a sign of improving water quality.
Trump Administration Approves Expanded Drilling in Alaska's Arctic Refuge
Trump administration approves oil drilling on 1.56m acres in Alaska's Arctic refuge, sparking environmental backlash.
Country diary 1925: The frantic search for a pet fox called Rufus
A pet fox named Rufus goes missing in Cheshire but finds his way back home, showing a strong homing instinct.
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Mass Poisoning Suspected After 18 Wolves Found Dead in Italian National Park
18 wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected mass poisoning, sparking criminal investigation and condemnation from conservationists.
How to Help Britain's Common Toads During Spring Migration
Britain's common toads face a 41% population decline. Learn how to help them during spring migration through toad patrols and garden ponds.
White Terns Flourish in Honolulu's Urban Jungle
White terns thrive in Honolulu, with numbers up 50% in a decade, defying declines in other native Hawaiian birds.
Cannibal 'supergiant' microbe discovered hunting and devouring its own kind
Scientists discover a cannibalistic 'supergiant' microbe that hunts and devours its own kind, revealing complex behaviour in single-celled organisms.
Sir David Attenborough's Most Memorable TV Moments at 100
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with his most spectacular TV moments, from Zoo Quest to close encounters with wildlife.
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Rare Highland Thatched Roof A Vanishing Ecosystem
A rare thatched roundhouse in the Highlands is a vanishing ecosystem, with wildlife including wasps, herons, pine martens, and wildcats.
Mako Shark Spotted in Majorca During Sailing Regatta
A mako shark was spotted in Palma Bay, Majorca, during a sailing regatta, weeks after a great white was caught in Spain.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Top 10 Finalists Revealed After Voting Closes
Voting closes for Australian bird of the year 2025 with 250,000 votes; top 10 finalists announced, magpie fails to make list.
David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' Urges Cat Owners to Protect Birds
David Attenborough's new BBC series 'Secret Garden' urges cat owners to protect birds and addresses pheasant releases, aiming to ease eco-anxiety.
Killer Whale Menopause Mystery Solved by Reproductive Competition
Study reveals killer whale menopause is due to reproductive competition with daughters, not just the 'granny effect'.
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Australia becomes world leader in corpse flower blooms as 'Putricia' and 'Smellanie' draw crowds
Australia has become a world leader in corpse flower blooms, with over a dozen flowering in 2025. Nicknamed plants like Putricia and Smellanie draw huge crowds, and Adelaide holds possibly the largest collection globally.
California's $114m Wildlife Bridge Overcomes Budget Delays and Right-Wing Criticism
California's $114m wildlife bridge nears completion after delays and right-wing criticism, set to open in December.
Hiker Killed in Apparent Bear Attack in Glacier National Park
A hiker is dead after an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, the first fatal incident since 1998. The body was found off the Mount Brown trail.
Find All 10 Working Animals in This Brainteaser Puzzle
A new brainteaser hides 10 working animals in a scene to celebrate International Working Animal Day. Can you spot them all?
Mountain Lion Captured After Rare San Francisco Sighting
Wildlife officials capture a young mountain lion spotted roaming San Francisco streets; animal tranquilised and to be released into wild.
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1926 Debate: Should Gamekeepers Preserve Weasels and Stoats?
A 1926 Country Diary article debates whether gamekeepers should kill weasels and stoats, arguing they help control rats.
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