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Art

Banksy's London zoo explained: Third work from street artist emerges

On Monday, it was a goat. Tuesday saw two elephants. Now, on Wednesday, three monkeys have swung onto the scene. What's the meaning behind Banksy's latest stunt, and what might he unveil next?

Health news

First cases of raccoon intestinal worms found in Belgium

The parasitic disease - which can be transmitted to humans - has already been identified in France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Nature

Flying hippos? Giant mammals are airborne for longer than you’d think

Despite their significant weight and size, scientists have found that hippos can actually leave the ground - for a limited time at least.

Nature

Critically endangered Scottish wildcat kittens born in the wild

The kittens were caught on camera after at least two female wildcats are thought to have given birth since their release.

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Art

Meet the artist creating life-size animal sculptures from cardboard

Placing sustainability at the core of his artistic practice, Josh Gluckstein captures the raw emotions of endangered animals through his life-sized animal sculptures.

Nature

What is animal diplomacy and which countries use it?

In the latest example of animal diplomacy, Malaysia plans to give orangutans to trading partners including the EU, India and China.

Nature

Are orcas really taking revenge by ramming into boats?

There have been nearly 700 interactions since the rammings began in 2020, attributed to a small pod of killer whales.

Nature

I went on a hunt to discover the truth about Estonia’s wolf culling

Hunters killed up to 40% of Estonia’s wolves this winter, a quota challenged in court. How far will Europeans tolerate the wolf in our landscapes?

Nature

Watch: Wildlife centre staff pretend to be foxes to save abandoned cub

No you're not watching some drug-induced hallucination, but a love for wildlife in action.

Green News

Dangerous wild animal living next door? Check on this new UK map

A charity wants the government to change a law that allows Brits to keep exotic animals as pets.

Nature

Russia’s invasion has left this Ukrainian bison herd in need of a male

WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future.

Climate

Why is this giraffe going on a 40-hour journey across Mexico?

Benito the giraffe is on a journey to central Mexico, where the weather feels more like home.

Green News

Plan for €400 million monkey-breeding facility in US sparks protest

The facility would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research.

Tech News

Can wild animals be monitored from space?

Scientists are attempting to track 1,000 cattle and buffalo from space using GPS, AI and satellites

Nature

13 of the best collective nouns for animals, from a romp to a smack

Test your knowledge with 13 of the most weird and wonderful names in the animal kingdom.

Eco-Innovation

How are these jacuzzi like circles saving porpoises and seals?

Bubble curtains were used to limit oil spills - now they’re safeguarding porpoises from wind farm noise in the North Sea.

Nature

Disagreements over charity call to stop keeping elephants in zoos

Born Free is calling on the government and UK zoos to release elephants back to their natural habitats. But other experts disagree.

Nature

Shy platypus abandon their homes after megafires and intense rain

Scientists have used environmental DNA sampling to reveal the impact of Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ on the unique species.

Travel News

Watch: Inside the chaotic flight where escaped rat bites air steward

A security worker at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has been suspended, as police investigate the smuggling incident.

Ocean

What is bycatch and why is it killing so many dolphins?

Fishers accidentally catch many animals such as sharks, birds, whales and turtles. In the Bay of Biscay, it’s mainly dolphins that get caught in nets, and once they get entangled, they have little chance of surviving.