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Outrage as man kills critically endangered bear in Italy

The popular bear had been spotted earlier this week in the region taking a stroll with her two cubs.

Iceland

Iceland resumes fin whale hunting to dismay of animal welfare groups

Public opinion in Iceland does not indicate mass support for renewed hunting of endangered species using methods often described as exceptionally cruel.

Scenes

Meet the crew saving the world's most endangered marine life off the coast of Mexico

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In partnership with Media City, Qatar

Nature

Extinction alert issued for world’s rarest marine mammal

Only around 10 vaquitas still exist in Mexico’s Gulf of California, where they are trapped and killed by illegal gillnets.

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Eco-Innovation

The Iberian Penisula has a unique approach to fire prevention

An ancient breed of horse and European bison are part of a pioneering project to combat the risk of wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Here’s how.

Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

Nature

Meet the reformed poachers saving Indonesia’s coral reefs

Illegal fishing methods became popular in the Spermonde Islands as the demand for fish and exotic corals spiked.

Nature

How did this crocodile make herself pregnant?

What’s love or dinosaurs got to do with it? Researchers unpack the significance of the surprising discovery at a Costa Rican zoo.

Nature

In photos: 7 endangered species Europe is on the verge of losing

Global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69 per cent on average since 1970.

Nature

Almost half world’s species seeing rapid population decline - study

New research has found the "sustained demographic declines" among animal populations are more alarming than previously thought.

Nature

Scientists race to save endangered wild koalas from chlamydia

“It’s killing koalas because they become so sick they can’t climb trees to get food, or escape predators, and females can become infertile”

France

French man who illegally kept rare birds sentenced to 8 months in jail

A man has been convicted of keeping protected bird species in a Pyrenean barn and laundering €80,000

Climate

These climate heroes are giving us hope on Earth Day

With people taking part all over the world, here are our top stories of people going above and beyond for the planet.

Nature

Smelly shapeless penis plant blooms for the first time in Dutch garden

The withered plants can still be seen in Leiden botanical garden, which has a whole collection from the wider phallic family.

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WATCH: Palestinian fishermen collect manta rays on Gaza City's beach

Every year, manta rays wash up on the shore of Gaza City. They are considered 'vulnerable' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which categorises them in its red list.

Nature

Indonesia’s new capital city could be a ‘massive ecological disaster’

"The future generations will only hear the stories about the species here because they won't exist anymore."

Nature

First pangolin born in Europe provides hope for endangered species

The pup’s parents arrived in Prague from Taipei Zoo, the leading breeder of the mammals that are hunted heavily for their scales and meat.

Nature

Record-breaking hedgehog lived eight times longer than average

Researchers cried ‘tears of joy’ at discovering the world’s oldest European hedgehog in a conservation study.

Nature

Disappearing songbirds are being hunted for 'sport' in the UK

Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed species approved to be hunted by falconers.

Conscious Travel

Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment.