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Tiny acorn to mighty cathedral: Paris Notre-Dame was rebuilt by birds

Two billion acorns are planted in the ground by jays each year in French forests.

Nature

How did an Antarctic penguin end up in Australia?

The runaway emperor penguin was seen attempting belly slides on the sands of an Australian beach.

Moments

Northern Lights and penguin parades: Where to embrace nature in 2025

What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.

Art

Check out these winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

Canadian photographer Patricia Homonylo was crowned Bird Photographer of the Year, while 14-year-old Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco took home the Young Bird Photographer of the Year prize.

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Nature

These 5 British seabirds are now at risk of extinction

Seabirds are threatened by warming oceans and overfishing in the UK.

Nature

Scientists use light aircraft to guide migratory birds across Europe

The German scientists wave and shout at the bald ibises to encourage them to follow migratory routes.

Nature

Europe's heathlands are under threat from rising temperatures

Heathlands are critical stopping off places for birds crossing Europe.

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of swallows gather on Cyprus

According to some experts, this is a migratory communication tactic, as the birds relate to each other and begin coordinating travel plans for the African continent.

Nature

Why is the US killing half-a-million owls?

One animal welfare group says US government agency "is turning from protector of wildlife to persecutor of wildlife”.

Nature

German town votes to kill all its pigeons in unusual referendum

Campaigners say the plan to enlist a neck-snapping falconer is unacceptable.

Earth News

Mexico’s heatwave is causing Howler monkeys to fall dead from trees

Experts expect a ‘lot of casualties’ for the ecosystem if temperature peaks continue.

Ecotech

This robot disguised as a fox will scare wildlife away from runways

The robot can be disguised as a fox or coyote to scare wildlife away from runways.

Culture news

Beloved eagle owl retires after three decades at Warwick Castle

Ernie, the wise African Verreaux's eagle owl, is spreading his wings for a well-deserved retirement after charming audiences for three decades at the UK's Warwick Castle.

Nature

These award-winning photos capture nature’s highs and lows

Check out the beautiful and poignant winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.

Scenes

Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients

In partnership with Media City

Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business.

Earth News

Why are songbird killings on the rise again in Cyprus?

Flocks of migrating birds are still meeting a cruel end on their flight path through the island, particularly at a British military base.

Nature

Darwin’s finches have returned to the Galapagos Islands

Some 510 finches from five species were released on Floreana Island as part of a nature restoration programme, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of the Environment.

Hungary

Eagle eye: Hundreds of surveyors take part in wintering 'eagle census'

Experts from Hungary and neighbouring countries took part in creating the 'Map of Eagles' and also gave the Saker Falcon the title of Bird of the Year.

Nature

Humans have wiped out 1 in 9 bird species, study reveals

Deforestation, invasive species and climate change have contributed to the disappearance of over 1,400 bird species.

Nature

Which endangered species get the most money for conservation?

Hawaii plants, butterflies and desert fish are among the most underfunded species.