Earth News Endangered species could lose protections so US can drill for oil The move could 'greenlight the extinction of sea turtles, whales and corals to pad the oil industry’s pockets', says an Earthjustice attorney. 27/03/2026
No Comment Hungary: Wellness day for endangered tortoises at Nyíregyháza Zoo Staff at Nyíregyháza Zoo carried out a wellness programme for resident tortoises on Wednesday 18 March, providing cleaning, grooming and veterinary checks. 19/03/2026
No Comment Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March. 19/03/2026
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 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 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 '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
Earth News ‘Critical time’: Why the race is on to protect Sweden’s brown bears In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further. 05/02/2026
Earth News Albania urged to halt luxury resort on uninhabited island. Here’s why Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan. 27/01/2026
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
Earth News How the galaxy frog’s striking appearance became its biggest threat Scientists warn that the desire to photograph the rare galaxy frogs could be behind their mysterious disappearance. 20/12/2025
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
Earth News Huge wildlife trafficking crackdown seizes nearly 30,000 live animals More than 1,000 suspects have been identified in a global sting to crack down on illegal trafficking. 11/12/2025
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
Earth News Race begins to save ‘hairy’ snail that’s the size of a fingernail The German hairy snail has become one of the most endangered molluscs in the UK, but new efforts could soon turn that around. 27/11/2025
Earth News Back-street demand for luxury meat is pushing lemurs to extinction A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. 26/11/2025