wildlife

Nature

‘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.

17/02/2026

Green News

Why these elephants in Thailand have been put on birth control

In a bid to prevent human confrontations, which can turn deadly, Thailand is administering birth control vaccines to wild elephants.

13/02/2026

Nature

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.

13/02/2026

Green News

Apes can use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ - finds study

Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened.

05/02/2026

Green News

‘Critical time’: Why the race is on to protect Sweden’s brown bears

In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further.

05/02/2026

Green News

Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change?

Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations.

31/01/2026

Nature

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.

30/01/2026

Green News

Flower nectar is dwindling, putting this tiny creature at risk

One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar.

29/01/2026

Green News

Forever chemicals in whales have decreased. Why aren’t we celebrating?

Newer forever chemicals aren’t showing up in the ocean like legacy ones – and scientists don’t know why.

27/01/2026

Nature

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.

23/01/2026

Green News

Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried?

The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists.

20/01/2026

Green News

Throwing out the Christmas tree? Here are the alternatives to landfill

Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity.

05/01/2026

Green News

Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study

Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say.

02/01/2026

Green News

Snowy Owl declared regionally extinct in Sweden. Will it ever return?

The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species.

30/12/2025

Netherlands

Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was 'Bram'

According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023.

12/12/2025

Green News

Huge wildlife trafficking crackdown seizes nearly 30,000 live animals

More than 1,000 suspects have been identified in a global sting to crack down on illegal trafficking.

11/12/2025