Millionaires Fund Final Rescue for Stranded Whale in Germany
A last-ditch rescue mission for a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea is underway, funded by two multimillionaires despite criticism from environmental groups.
A last-ditch rescue mission for a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea is underway, funded by two multimillionaires despite criticism from environmental groups.
Network Rail faces backlash after blocking swift nesting sites in Derbyshire and sand martin colonies in Perthshire, raising concerns over biodiversity commitments.
A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon has been captured alive after a nine-day search involving drones and emergency teams, sparking nationwide relief and celebration online.
This week's wildlife highlights include a rare cloud jaguar sighting in Honduras, rescued puffins released in Scotland, and a chimpanzee civil war in Uganda, showcasing global conservation efforts and challenges.
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RecommendedResearchers at Cornell University have uncovered an estimated 5.5 to 5.6 million ground-nesting bees living beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, marking one of the largest bee aggregations ever recorded.
The American chestnut once dominated eastern forests, providing ecological and economic benefits before a fungal blight drove it to functional extinction by the 1950s.
Linh Mai, a baby Asian elephant born at Smithsonian's National Zoo, has captured hearts online after being rejected by her mother. Her 'auntie' Swarna has stepped in as caregiver.
The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme reveals a 70% decline in pearl-bordered fritillaries, with over half of native species in decline due to habitat loss and climate change.
New research shows sperm whale vocalizations form a complex 'alphabet' with phonetic structures remarkably similar to human speech, suggesting independent evolution of sophisticated communication systems.
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RecommendedA Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined $7,700 by a Nairobi court for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 ants from Kenya to China.
A new study reveals alarming rates of gray whale fatalities in San Francisco Bay, with over 40% of deaths linked to vessel collisions, prompting calls for urgent conservation measures.
A biologist recounts a 1982 sighting of a large, tan-coloured animal on Exmoor, believed to be a puma or mountain lion, adding credibility to historical big cat reports in the UK.
Colombian officials have approved a mass culling of hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo. Environment Minister Irene Vélez cited failed population control efforts and threats to villagers and native species as reasons for the controversial de
A damning report reveals 33 native butterfly species are declining, with some populations plummeting by nearly 90% since 1976. Conservationists warn of an increasingly urgent battle for survival.
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RecommendedA massive £7.3 million operation to remove a 150-metre long illegal waste dump near Kidlington's River Cherwell has started, with up to 30 lorry loads daily over six months.
Scientists have identified the kungaka lizard as a new species, Liopholis mutawintji, found only in Mutawintji National Park. With fewer than 20 individuals, it faces extinction from feral goats, predators, and climate change.
A Londoner's tranquil Easter retreat in Ventnor is interrupted by a bold wall lizard, whose origins in this Mediterranean-like microclimate remain a subject of scientific debate.
Colombian officials have authorised a controversial cull of up to 80 wild hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, citing threats to villagers and native ecosystems.
Colombian officials authorise culling of up to 80 feral hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, citing threats to ecosystems and villagers after failed population control efforts.
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RecommendedColombian officials have approved a controversial plan to cull up to 80 wild hippos, descendants of Pablo Escobar's private zoo, due to threats to villagers and native species.
An orphaned baby elephant named Bani, left paralysed after a train collision that killed her mother, has made a miraculous recovery thanks to custom-made boots and intensive rehabilitation at India's first elephant hospital.
The UK government has announced £1 million in funding to investigate reintroducing golden eagles to England, where they've been largely absent since the Victorian era. A new study identifies eight potential recovery zones in northern England.
A government-funded study identifies eight recovery zones in northern England suitable for golden eagle reintroduction, backed by £1 million in species recovery funding.
The UK government has announced £1 million in funding to explore reintroducing golden eagles to England, where they were wiped out in the Victorian era. A new study identifies eight potential recovery zones, primarily in northern England.
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RecommendedThis week's wildlife roundup features an ostrich on the run in Thailand, seals riding a surfboard in Ireland, and stunning images from Kenya to the Falklands, capturing nature's diversity and challenges.
Residents in Fleetwood, Lancashire, report illness and disruption from a toxic landfill smell, with over 20,000 complaints lodged to the Environment Agency since its reopening.
Campaigners in Derbyshire are furious after Network Rail sealed swift nesting holes in a railway viaduct, risking the birds' survival as Britain's swift population has plummeted by 66% since 1995.
A Vietnamese national has pleaded guilty in Malaysian court to possessing over 1,200 protected python parts without license. The wildlife haul valued at $9.3 million reveals Malaysia's role as illegal trade hub.
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch reports an 85.1% decline in starlings since 1979 and a two-thirds drop in greenfinches, linked to diseases like trichomonosis. Over 650,000 participants noted these trends.
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RecommendedIn Langstone, Hampshire, ashy mining bees gather in dense aggregations, showcasing their polylectic foraging and vital role in pollinating oilseed rape and spring flora.