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World News

Natural wonders: discover UNESCO's new World Heritage sites

The Hyrcanian forests along the Caspian Sea in Iran and the migratory bird sanctuaries in the Gulf of China are among the new sites that made UNESCO's emblematic World Heritage List this year.

05/07/2019

France

First ever French-born gorillas released into natural habitat

Mayombe, 12, and Kuimba, 9, were born in captivity in Beauval Zoo, France.

03/07/2019

Japan

Which countries continue to hunt whales?

Japan has resumed whale hunting after pulling out of an international moratorium - but which countries will it be joining?

02/07/2019

Rwanda

Watch: Endangered rhinos take trip of a lifetime from Europe to Africa

Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos travelled from a Czech safari park to begin new lives in Rwanda's Akagera National Park.

26/06/2019

Green News

The grandads fighting back against deforestation

Cambodia's forests are under threat from illegal loggers, forcing villagers to take matters into their own hands.

06/06/2019

Destinations

Will Leonardo DiCaprio open his new eco-resort in Belize in 2020?

The actor and environmental activist announced the launch of his luxury eco project in Central America over three years ago.

31/05/2019

Germany

Watch: Return of wolves divides opinion in Germany

Wolves were once almost extinct in the country but as of 2019, 59 packs have been counted. Farmers are angered by mounting attacks on their animals and demanding the right to kill the predators.

17/05/2019

Living

#Goodreads | Gardening for depression and profiting from fast fashion

The best long-reads from this week to inspire you to keep preserving our natural world.

13/05/2019

Destinations

Hippos play a key role in maintaining ecosystems... with their poop

The falling hippo numbers may be devastating in Kenya.

12/05/2019

Green News

How to make your garden more eco-friendly

A few simple steps to transform your garden into a sustainable sanctuary.

04/05/2019

Green News

Best wildlife experiences of May

Looking for ways to engage with nature this month? These are the best wildlife events, trips and books to have on your radar in May 2019.

01/05/2019

Destinations

Meet the country that is closing for maintenance this weekend

While we are all used to businesses closing for the weekend, a whole country shutting up shop is another thing.

26/04/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Orphaned gorillas pose for casual selfie with park rangers in DR Congo

Two gorillas have posed for a relaxed selfie with rangers at Virunga National Park in DR Congo.

22/04/2019

Green News

Baby-sitting turtles in Filicudi

The most remote and wildest isle of Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago is one of Italy’s best kept secrets.

22/04/2019

Green News

Wildlife photography:“It's not just about beautiful pictures”

How wildlife photographers can help drive positive environmental engagement through powerful images?

21/04/2019

Destinations

A primitive atoll lost in the shimmering blue sea of Croatia

This isle has always had a healing power.

18/04/2019

Indonesia

Watch: Star-gazing technology used to track endangered orangutans

Orangutan numbers have dropped two-thirds since the 1970s as agriculture destroys their habitat.

11/04/2019

Russia

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

08/04/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: London start-up turns lobster shells into plastic alternative

A bio-polymer in crustacean shells called chitin can be developed into a biodegradable and recyclable material.

05/04/2019

Living

The perfume industry is moving towards sustainable fragrances

Concerns over sanitary and environmental risks have led people to go back to perfumes made with more naturally derived compounds.

04/04/2019