Animals

Earth News

Positive environmental stories from 2026

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

23 October 2026

Health news

First human case of animal virus Shamonda confirmed in France

French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population.

22 October 2026

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Large crowds watch as rescuers try to save stranded shark in South Korea

Officials in Busan made a third attempt to guide a trapped shark out of a canal and back to sea. The animal has drawn over a million visitors.

21 October 2026

Nature

7 incredible photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

This year's winners showcase powerful stories from the natural world and the urgent need to protect it.

14 October 2026

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Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea

On Mataking Island in Malaysia, conservationists raise and release green turtle hatchlings, part of long-running efforts that helped the species recover.

8 October 2026

Food and Drink

This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas

A new cafe in northern Serbia is giving visitors the chance to enjoy a coffee alongside six alpacas.

8 October 2026

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Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal

At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded.

8 October 2026

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Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast

Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in Walker Bay.

7 October 2026

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Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio

A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it.

7 October 2026

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‘Lost’ shark draws over a million curious visitors in South Korea

A bull shark nicknamed ‘Bukhangi’ has drawn about one million visitors to a Busan canal, sparking both fascination and concern for its welfare.

6 October 2026

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Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches

Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

5 October 2026

Earth News

Fat Bear Week returns as Alaska's biggest bears compete for the crown

Online voting has opened for Fat Bear Week, the annual competition celebrating the brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve as they prepare for winter hibernation.

26 September 2026

Nature

Scientists uncover surprising secret about the origins of bats

A genomic study of 103 species and 44 fossils places the origin of bats in Europe 65 million years ago and dates the birth of flight and echolocation, in a Nature paper with CSIC participation.

26 September 2026

Water

What is killing whale calves in Patagonia? bacteria under suspicion

Dozens of southern right whale calves have been found dead on Argentina's Patagonian coast. Scientists are probing a possible bacterial infection after an unusually deadly season.

25 September 2026

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West Bank herders use donkeys and trenches to move milk at night

West Bank herders move milk by donkey through a deep trench at night, saying new access restrictions and lack of roads block routes to fields.

24 September 2026

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Giant dancing gorilla becomes hit at Lahore university event

A giant gorilla performer joins students on the dancefloor at a university event in Lahore, as Pakistan's viral party trend gains popularity.

23 September 2026