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Rescue efforts underway for more than 200 whales beached in Tasmania

The stranding comes just days after 14 sperm whales were found stranded on an island off the southeastern coast.

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The original mermaid: Dugongs are now ‘functionally extinct’ in China

It is the first time such a charismatic marine megafaunal species has disappeared from Chinese marine waters.

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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.

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The magical bird photos inspiring dancers, architects and scientists

10 years since starting his celebrated ‘Ornithographies’, Xavi Bou discusses the impact of climate change on bird migrations.

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Indigenous groups team up with the government to protect the Amazon

Communities in the Amazon, NGOs and local governments are teaming up in an unprecedented show of solidarity.

Living

How to save water: 11 unusual ways to use less during droughts

Water is likely to be limited for decades to come so don’t rely on restrictions to tell you when you should be saving the life-giving liquid

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Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth

Monitoring shows that this vital marine habitat can bounce back from past bleaching events.

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Galapagos Island iguanas thrive after 187 years of extinction

Nearly 200 years after it was first sighted by Charles Darwin, this iguana has made an epic comeback.

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'In Search of Lost Time': Original manuscript restored in France

Conservators at the National Library of France have spent hundreds of hours restoring 75 pages of Marcel Proust's "In search of Lost Time", published in 1913. But what is so special about this manuscript?

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The jungle environmentalist saving elephants in Thailand

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"We must find a way to coexist with nature as our populations rise. As wild spaces shrink, we will bump up against nature."

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Scientists find ‘long-extinct’ giant tortoise alive in the Galápagos

The last known ‘fantastic giant tortoise’ was found in 1906. Now, scientists have discovered another one.

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Why we need to save ugly fish from extinction

The ugliest fish are the most in need of our help - here’s how our shallow beauty bias is threatening the planet.

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Germans ordered to lockdown their cats or face €50,000 fine - but why?

A new ban on outdoor cats aims to protect the crested lark, but animal welfare charities are not convinced.

Experiences

This resort in the Maldives is offering a dream internship opportunity

The lucky candidate will help Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort’s in-house marine educator.

Destinations

How are 'ecotourists' giving these rare iguanas a sweet tooth?

The endangered animals are so addicted to the sweet snack that they rush to the beach when they hear boats arriving.

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Pet monkeys are pushing this tiny marmoset to the brink of extinction

In Brazil, invasive species compete with native marmosets for food, habitat and even reproductive partners, jeopardising their survival in the future.

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What is 'de-extinction' and can animals be brought back from the dead?

The world-class research lab will look at developing new technology to resurrect species that are long gone.

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Saving these 1,000 plants from extinction could feed millions

Over 1,000 plants could help solve vitamin B deficiencies but are underused.

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Why are rare eagles falling from the sky in the US?

Hunters are killing American eagles - but not in the way you would think.

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Scientists trial vaccine for ‘deadly disease’ killing Asian elephants

The virus has been a nightmare for zoos and is now being reported in wild herds of endangered Asian elephants too.