Nature Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes. 11/03/2026
Nature ‘Exciting’ discovery could save Europe’s hedgehogs from car collisions Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations. 11/03/2026
Nature A joyful celebration’: Photo awards celebrate Britain's quiet beauty Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos. 10/03/2026
Nature ‘Toxic’ mix of warming and agriculture is decimating US birds - study ‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans. 09/03/2026
Nature Afraid of spiders? Why a world without them is scarier Almost 90% of insects and arachnids lack conservation status in the US, a new study reveals. 03/03/2026
Nature Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern. 28/02/2026
Nature Berry boom brings hope for New Zealand’s once-doomed flightless parrot 'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe. 27/02/2026
Nature Extinct giant tortoises are returning to this fragile Galápagos island Rangers have released 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the island's ecosystem. 24/02/2026
Nature Teenagers often dress to look older – new study shows fish do it too Highly territorial, clownfish use colour patterns and size as markers of their social rank. 22/02/2026
Nature '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. 19/02/2026
Nature ‘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. 18/02/2026
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
Nature How Sardinia saved its griffon vulture population from extinction In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60. 16/02/2026
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
Nature 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. 10/02/2026
Nature 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. 09/02/2026
Nature 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. 08/02/2026
Nature '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. 06/02/2026
Nature 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. 05/02/2026
Nature 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. 04/02/2026
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
Nature 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. 26/01/2026
Nature 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. 25/01/2026
Nature 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. 24/01/2026
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
Nature 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. 19/01/2026
Nature 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. 08/01/2026
Nature 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. 07/01/2026
Nature North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge, 06/01/2026
Nature 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. 26/12/2025
Nature 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. 18/12/2025
Nature 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. 16/12/2025
Nature 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. 07/12/2025
Nature 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. 05/11/2025
Nature Could Norway help save Europe’s native flat oysters? Norway has one of the last disease-free populations of flat oysters. 26/10/2025
Nature 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. 23/10/2025
Nature 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. 12/10/2025
Nature Researchers solve mystery of how bats prey on birds in flight Europe’s largest bat has impressive hunting behaviour, a new study shows. 11/10/2025
Nature Could the UK’s solar farms provide a refuge for bumblebees? Solar farms could provide a habitat for bumblebees, study shows. 10/10/2025
Nature 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. 04/10/2025
Nature 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. 01/10/2025
Nature 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. 29/09/2025
Nature 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. 20/09/2025
Nature 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. 18/09/2025