The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns with remarkable contenders facing urgent conservation challenges. Discover the surprising frontrunners and why this vote matters more than ever for Australia's unique wildlife.
The people have spoken! Discover which remarkable Australian bird has claimed the coveted 2025 Bird of the Year title in this thrilling conservation celebration that's captured the nation's heart.
Australia's elusive Tawny Frogmouth has soared to victory in the 2025 Bird of the Year competition, captivating voters with its remarkable camouflage abilities and nocturnal mystique.
Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin captivates social media with breathtaking close-up photograph of a vibrant green tree frog, showcasing his exceptional photography skills and conservation passion.
UK veterinary experts reveal the hidden dangers of walking dogs in warm weather, following the heartbreaking death of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier after an evening stroll.
Beachgoers along Texas coast warned as potentially poisonous box fruits appear mysteriously, prompting urgent investigation by wildlife officials.
A mysterious shape spotted moving through Loch Ness waters has reignited the age-old debate about Scotland's most famous cryptid. New footage reveals compelling evidence that has both believers and sceptics talking.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Washington uncovers why endangered orcas are struggling to reproduce, with startling implications for marine conservation.
The iconic Australian Magpie has swooped to victory in The Guardian Australia's 2025 Bird of the Year competition, securing the title after an unprecedented public vote that captivated the nation.
A heartwarming tale of cross-species bonding as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier becomes an unexpected foster mother to an orphaned kitten in South Wales.
Florida faces its first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer, sparking urgent containment measures and raising concerns about the fatal neurological condition's spread.
A troupe of fearless macaques has been captured on camera performing death-defying stunts while balancing precariously on live electrical wires in southern China, leaving residents and officials astonished by their urban acrobatics.
Intensive search operations continue for 73-year-old Peter Willoughby, missing for six days in Tasmania's challenging wilderness near Lake Rhona, as police and volunteers battle difficult terrain.
Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.
The penguin world holds its breath this week as the annual 'Loser' announcement approaches, a unique tradition that sees one fortunate bird crowned in this delightfully inverted competition.
Discover Rhizanthella, Australia's extraordinary underground orchid that never sees daylight yet produces stunning flowers in complete darkness.
Walkers at a popular UK nature reserve were stunned to encounter a massive snake measuring several feet long, with experts now investigating the mysterious reptile's origins.
Disturbing footage shows vehicles intentionally running over nesting birds in Florida, leaving dozens dead and sparking wildlife crime investigation.
Shock and outrage in South Lanarkshire as trees containing a protected osprey nest are cut down, sparking police investigation and conservation concerns.
A family's peaceful fishing expedition on the Norfolk Broads ended in heartbreak when their cherished Pomeranian, Lola, fell overboard and drowned despite desperate rescue attempts.
Fishermen make astonishing discovery of extremely rare white 'ghost' lobster off Massachusetts coast - a creature so uncommon it occurs just once in every 30 million of its species.
Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals wild dolphins are developing brain changes identical to human Alzheimer's, raising urgent questions about ocean health and its implications for human medicine.
Shocking footage captures the moment a massive silverback gorilla charged at visitors through protective glass at a UK zoo, leaving families terrified but ultimately unharmed.
A stunning collection of prehistoric dinosaur footprints has been discovered in a Scottish quarry, offering an unprecedented window into life during the Middle Jurassic period 170 million years ago.
Northern Ireland faces ecological emergency as deadly Asian hornet makes unprecedented appearance in Dundonald, sparking urgent government response and public warning.
In an extraordinary avian discovery, a New Zealand tūī bird has been tracked flying thousands of miles to South America, rewriting what scientists thought possible about the species' migratory capabilities.
A young gorilla named Denny shocked visitors at San Diego Zoo with an ingenious escape attempt from his enclosure, showcasing remarkable intelligence and problem-solving skills.