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How many ants are there on Earth? Researchers reveal staggering number

There are 2.5 million ants for every single living human, new research has revealed.

Nature

I went scything and got bitten by the ‘blading bug’ - here’s why

Move over 'no-mow May' - could September scything be the next best eco trend for improving biodiversity and wellbeing?

Earth News

Dogs can sniff out non-native fish in lakes without even seeing them

Across the globe, carp destroy local lake ecosystems. But scientists have a new tool - dogs.

Nature

Police investigate ‘mega-party’ held in endangered Spanish lagoon

A group of around 100 boats reportedly gathered in the specially protected area for a concert.

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Meet the snake-hunting veterans trying to save Florida’s wetlands

Burmese pythons first came to Florida in the 1980s as a popular exotic pet. They’re now the region’s most destructive invasive predator.

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Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi

Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi. And Baby rhino calf frolics with mom at San Diego Zoo.

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World’s smallest sea turtle reappars in Louisiana after 75 years

The Kemp Ridley sea turtle has hatched in Louisiana's waters for the first time in decades.

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Large, long-lived mammals more likely to survive extreme weather

As extreme weather events become more common, all animals will feel the heat - but some are more vulnerable than others.

Nature

UN makes fifth attempt to finalise ‘urgent’ oceans treaty

After 10 years of negotiations, communities on the frontlines of the ocean crisis are calling for the treaty to be finalised this year.

Earth News

Could we replace pesticides with ants? A new study thinks so.

Pesticides contain nasty chemicals that harm bees but scientists have discovered that ants could be a viable alternative.

Destinations

We're drinking too much mezcal and its damaging Mexico's landscape

Tequila and other mezcals are enjoying a global boom but for the land and plant it’s made from, it could have serious consequences.

United Kingdom

'Wild Oysters' restoration project aims to turn tide on UK decline

Faced with a steep decline in local oyster populations, a UK biodiversity project aims to bring back the species to the country's coastlines.

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This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life

This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life with the efforts of the teams.

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Euroviews. View: Golf has grown into an ‘ecological villain’

"It’s time we, as a society, admit that golf was a bad idea and move on," argues Abbie Richards.

Nature

Scientists fear these plants with ‘unique genetics’ are going extinct

These beautiful plants are disappearing from the UK’s 10th highest mountain, in an ominous sign for biodiversity elsewhere.

Nature

World's oldest trees at risk of extinction due to Yosemite wildfires

A blaze in California's Yosemite National Park is threatening the ancient giant sequoia trees.

Earth News

Giant snails the size of a human fist are invading Florida’s coast

The snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.

World News

Good News: a break from climate anxiety and cheaper tech for Greeks

A break from bad news anxiety: here are five stories about what is going well in the world.

Climate Now

Climate Now: How can we feed the world with a warming planet?

In partnership with Copernicus

As climate change alters our weather systems, how can the agricultural industry adapt to a warming world?

Earth News

Check out the best of this year's Urban Wildlife Photography Awards

The Urban Wildlife Photography Awards showcase some of the best urban wildlife photography by professionals and amateurs.