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Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains

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Berry boom brings hope for New Zealand’s once-doomed flightless parrot

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Extinct giant tortoises are returning to this fragile Galápagos island

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Teenagers often dress to look older – new study shows fish do it too

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'Ridiculous' US zoo's plan saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

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‘Flagrant violation’: Luxury homes built in Sierra Leone national park

An investigation reveals that Sierra Leone officials facilitated the illegal building of luxury homes in a key national park.

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‘Surplus killing’: How pumas became these penguins’ biggest threat

A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.

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How Sardinia saved its griffon vulture population from extinction

In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60.

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Climate change is making frog love songs sound ‘sexier’ - study

Rising temperatures are having a direct impact on male frogs’ mating calls, and females are taking note.

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Red street lamps are protecting light-shy creatures across Europe

The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals.

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Meet the seed guardians of the Amazon

Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

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Climate change is bringing dangerous interlopers to Venice’s lagoon

Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.

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'Ecological disaster': Bosnian river flooded with waste once again

Seasonal rains sweep garbage from illegal dumps into the Drina River, where it accumulates behind a hydroelectric plant’s fence.

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Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel exploring the deep sea near Argentina.

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These trees have stood tall for 2,600 years. Now, they're burning

Wildfires are still tearing apart the drought-stricken region of Patagonia, ravaging its once-pristine forests.

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Albatross puzzles scientists after flying 4,800km from its home

Conservationists have been left baffled by the bird's odd movements, with fears that they could be triggered by environmental factors.

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High in Ecuador’s Andes, a rare hummingbird faces extinction

The species is at risk as high-altitude forests are cleared for grazing and agriculture.

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Why residents of this Italian city have a ‘wolf emergency’ committee

Italy’s wolf population now numbers 3,000-3,500; at the beginning of the 1970s, they were nearing extinction in the country.

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Vanishing wildlife pushes Brazilian mosquitoes toward human blood

The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral diseases and adverse health outcomes for people who live in the area.

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Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study

Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

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Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows

Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean.

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Gruesome fungus and a ‘demon’ plant: The new species named in 2025

Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species named in 2025.

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Funky spiders and European eels among top species under threat in 2026

Habitat loss, deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade and climate change are pushing these extraordinary species towards extinction.

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North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline

Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,

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Animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in dangerous environments

From napping half their brain while flying to taking four-second naps to survive parenthood, these animals have evolved clever ways to catch some shuteye.

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On Anguilla’s lizard Love Island, endangered iguanas are now thriving

The Lesser Antillean iguana is a critically endangered species that has disappeared from much of its range across the Eastern Caribbean.

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Why these brown bears have evolved to be smaller and less aggressive

The research comes as communities in Italy and around Europe struggle with the rebound of bear populations due to conservation efforts.

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Sperm bank for cheetahs could one day save world's fastest land animal

Experts worry cheetahs may one day be on the brink of extinction and need artificial reproduction to save them.

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Concerns grow for dolphin that has become the star of Venice’s lagoon

The basin is one of the most trafficked areas of the city, far from an ideal habitat for the mammal.

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Could Norway help save Europe’s native flat oysters?

Norway has one of the last disease-free populations of flat oysters.

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People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs

Up to 100 million crabs are expected to make their way from their forest burrows to the shoreline where they breed.

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Snow leopard habitats could be at risk from climate change

Because there aren’t many snow leopards left, they are classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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Researchers solve mystery of how bats prey on birds in flight

Europe’s largest bat has impressive hunting behaviour, a new study shows.

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Could the UK’s solar farms provide a refuge for bumblebees?

Solar farms could provide a habitat for bumblebees, study shows.

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Scientists trial freezing eggs to save Britain’s largest butterfly

The insect’s survival is threatened by habitat loss, climate change and genetic erosion due to its limited geographical range.

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Winner crowned in 2025 Fat Bear Week competition

Voters follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams and cast ballots in a bracket-style, single-elimination tournament that lasts a week.

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Red alert for rain in Spain: What to do and how to protect yourself

Storm Gabrielle has put Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona on red alert this Monday for torrential rains that could drop more than 180 litres of water per square metre in a few hours.

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Artificial nests offer hope for rare cockatoos in Hong Kong

As typhoons and tree trimming reduce natural nesting sites, researchers race to protect urban cockatoos.

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Fat Bear Week: Alaska's chunkiest bears battle for online crown

Viewers can watch live streams and vote online to determine which bear has packed on the most weight after feasting on salmon.

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Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

Researchers say the single-dose vaccine could reduce koala chlamydia deaths by up to 65 per cent.

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See the rare species scientists are breeding in China’s longest river

Scientists have called for additional measures to regulate shipping on the Yangtze River.

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Rare 'twilight zone' ecosystem discovered off Cyprus

A UK-funded expedition maps the hidden reefs of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, revealing fragile ecosystems already bearing the marks of human activity.

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Adorable snow leopard cub takes her first steps outside at UK zoo

The cub, Bheri, is the first to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history.

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Extreme heat is driving a ‘staggering’ decline in tropical birds

Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.

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Spain mulls octopus farming to meet soaring demand as wild stocks fall

Animal groups, scientists and fishermen are clashing over the ethics and future of this historic industry.

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Latest count shows gains and losses for rhino species worldwide

The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species.

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Deep-sea livestream stuns Argentina sparking science funding debate

A deep-sea livestream is sparking fascination and raising alarm over cuts to Argentina’s scientific research.

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Is autumn already coming? Risk of heavy rain until the beginning of the week

While Sweden and Norway are battling an extreme heatwave, it continues to rain incessantly in Germany. Thunderstorm-like amounts of rain are expected, especially in the south of the country.

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