Endangered species

Green News

Uzbekistan hosts CITES summit spotlighting global wildlife protection

Delegates will discuss sustainable use of natural resources, ecosystem restoration, and regional cooperation initiatives.

26/11/2025

Green News

Photographer records world's first ever leucistic Iberian lynx

The genetic anomaly testifies to the good progress of the Lynx pardinus conservation plans in the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula, after releases began in 2011 when the species was on the verge of extinction.

30/10/2025

Green News

Extinction rates have slowed. But are humans off the hook?

Researchers have warned that the findings should not be used as a ‘carte blanche’ for destructive human behaviour.

24/10/2025

Green News

Listening to orcas: How internet cables could save endangered whales

The Salish Sea experiment turns undersea cables into giant whale microphones for research.

19/10/2025

Green News

No longer ‘endangered’: How the green turtle is making a huge comeback

The number of once-endangered green sea turtles has increased by 28 per cent since the 1970s, despite ‘persistent threats’ to their population.

15/10/2025

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

Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

Researchers say the single-dose vaccine could reduce koala chlamydia deaths by up to 65 per cent.

12/09/2025

Nature

See the rare species scientists are breeding in China’s longest river

Scientists have called for additional measures to regulate shipping on the Yangtze River.

10/09/2025

Green News

Two ships sail to 26 Greek islands to protect endangered monk seals

For about two months, Luke, Suzanne, Nora, John and Aran have sailed the Aegean and Ionian to inform locals, visitors and tourism operators about the threats monk seals are facing.

01/09/2025

Nature

Adorable snow leopard cub takes her first steps outside at UK zoo

The cub, Bheri, is the first to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history.

29/08/2025

No Comment

Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul

A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation.

21/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The wildlife sanctuary rescuing animals in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre is a non-profit foundation dedicated to rescuing and conserving biodiversity in La Garita, Costa Rica.

10/08/2025

Nature

Latest count shows gains and losses for rhino species worldwide

The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species.

08/08/2025

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Brookfield Zoo’s pangolin at centre of new wildlife documentary

A new Netflix documentary is shining a spotlight on the pangolin, one of the world’s most endangered and illegally trafficked mammals.

05/06/2025

Nature

Lack of endangered whale babies raises alarm among scientists

Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.

20/05/2025

Nature

Can artificial insemination help save New Zealand’s flightless parrot?

The kākāpō was the first wild bird to be successfully artificially inseminated in 2009, but it’s taken years to repeat the feat.

19/05/2025

Nature

'Lost' gecko species rediscovered after more than 30 years

Since it was identified in 1991, mystery surrounded this elusive little lizard for more than three decades.

15/05/2025

Nature

Rare snail filmed for first time laying an egg from its neck

Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before.

07/05/2025

Nature

Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year

South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.

06/05/2025

Nature

What a lynx release taught me about the species’ future in Spain

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

04/05/2025