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99% decline in butterflies since 1980s is 'horrific', say scientists

Populations of the monarch butterfly have seen a 99.9% decline since the 1980s but still no protection is in sight.

16/12/2020

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Four lions test positive for coronavirus in Barcelona

Among them, three older females and a four-year-old male.

08/12/2020

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These pixelated images show the importance of wildlife conservation

The number of pixels represents something very important about each animal.

04/12/2020

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Ultra-rare rhino birth is caught on camera at Chester Zoo

The new calf is a major milestone for her species, as there are fewer than 1,000 eastern black rhinos left on earth.

16/11/2020

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Traffickers are smuggling reptiles into Europe ‘under their clothes’

Rare tortoise species can be worth up to €30,000 when sold on the black market.

13/11/2020

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Artist raises awareness of endangered species with colourful murals

There are currently 23,250 species listed as threatened, according to the International Union of Conservation of Nature.

09/11/2020

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How to spot wildlife in the city: Tips from an urban naturalist

James Appleby's go-to guide on how to make the most of wildlife in British towns and cities.

02/11/2020

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Decoy sea turtle eggs help track down illegal wildlife traffickers

Meet the GPS-enabled InvestEggator.

27/10/2020

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US imports are helping to drive the ‘silent extinction’ of giraffes

Giraffes parts are used for items such as bible covers, shoes and jackets.

15/10/2020

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Chris Hemsworth releases Tasmanian devils back into Australia

Tasmanian devils haven't existed in mainland Australia for 3,000 years.

06/10/2020

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11-year-old swims 2600m in open water to raise money for WWF

Ruby Yelling is the daughter of Liz Yelling, double Olympian and Commonwealth medalist.

22/09/2020

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Scientists harvest eggs in last bid to save northern white rhinos

With only two females left, the subspecies is in critical danger.

20/08/2020

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Four cheetah cubs make their first appearance in Austrian zoo

The four cubs were born on June 22 at the Schönbrunn zoo in Vienna.

05/08/2020

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New penguin colonies in Antarctica spotted by satellites in space

Previously undiscovered emperor penguin colonies have been found by researchers at the British Antarctic Survey.

05/08/2020

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6 million euros allocated to save animals impacted by coronavirus

How have elephants, rhinos, giraffes, pangolins and marine species been affected by the pandemic?

04/08/2020

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Infrared drones could save koalas from extinction

Conservationists in Australia are using the latest technology to protect the vulnerable species.

02/08/2020

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The world’s most expensive fungus is at risk of going extinct

The Caterpillar Fungus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.

19/07/2020

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Drop in tourism leaves orphaned baby elephants without funding

African elephants could be extinct in 20 years according to the WWF.

12/07/2020

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Robot sloth hangs from trees to spy on endangered animals

The newly created SlothBot shows what robotics can do to protect the ecosystem and biodiversity.

07/07/2020

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Why koalas could be extinct by 2050

A loss of habitat due to bushfires in Australia puts the vulnerable species at even greater risk.

30/06/2020