Citizen Scientists Sought to Monitor NSW Turtle Nests
Beachgoers from Tweed to Batemans Bay are urged to become citizen scientists and report turtle nests to protect endangered loggerhead and vulnerable green turtles this breeding season.
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Seal Sanctuary Ranks Its Residents for Christmas
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek has released its festive ranking of resident seals from nicest to naughtiest. Discover which seal was crowned the 'goodest egg' and who earned the title 'Queen of Chaos'.
Photographer's mission to save misunderstood flying foxes
Photojournalist Doug Gimesy spent 160 days capturing the lovable side of Australia's flying foxes. His 50,000 images aim to combat vilification and drive conservation for these vital pollinators.
2025 UK Wildlife Review: A Year in Pictures
From urban foxes to soaring eagles, explore the defining moments of 2025 for UK wildlife. A visual journey revealing nature's resilience and the challenges it faces.
Panama cuts Darién Gap deforestation by 88%
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
Vezo people adapt to climate change with seaweed farming
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
Rare Florida Squirrels Released After Wildlife Hospital Bond
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Rare Pink Platypus Spotted in Gippsland, Victoria
A Victorian fisherman captured footage of a rare pink platypus, nicknamed Pinky. Experts confirm it's unusual but not a genetic anomaly. Discover the story and the conservation status of this iconic species.
Miracle chick born to rare takahē thought infertile
A 'miracle' takahē chick has hatched at Zealandia sanctuary to parents thought infertile, boosting the population of the rare New Zealand bird. Discover the heartwarming conservation story.
Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Australia's first large-scale snail translocation saves species
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Seven Elephants Killed by High-Speed Train in India
A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
133,000 hectares of Chilean Patagonia preserved
A pristine 133,000-hectare valley in Chilean Patagonia has been permanently protected from logging and dams after a local fundraising campaign secured $78m. Discover how this biodiversity hotspot was saved.
Scientists confirm rare polar bear adoption in Canada
Canadian researchers document an incredibly rare case of a female polar bear adopting a second cub. The discovery offers new insight into the social bonds of Arctic predators.
Rare Polar Bear Adoption Recorded in Hudson Bay
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Tourism Threatens Greece's Rare Monk Seal Recovery
Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.
Rat Poisons Pose Unacceptable Risk to UK Wildlife
Common household rodenticides are killing native birds and animals through secondary poisoning. A major review calls for stricter controls as advocates push for a ban. Learn the risks and safer alternatives.
Trump politicises Rob Reiner murder, trade deal stalls
President Trump attacks murdered Hollywood icon Rob Reiner online, causing bipartisan outrage. Plus, a UK-US trade deal stalls and a terror plot is foiled. Listen to the full Sky News podcast.
FBI foils California bomb plot by domestic terror group
The FBI has charged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front over a foiled bomb plot. Meanwhile, President Trump sparks outrage with comments following a director's murder, and a UK-US trade deal stalls.
Four arrested for alleged New Year's Eve terror plot near LA
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Four charged over California New Year's Eve bomb plot
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
First wild beaver in Norfolk for 400 years
A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.
Lapwings Make a Comeback on Somerset Wetlands
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
Wildlife Roundup: Deer in Classroom, 75-Year-Old Albatross
From a deer eating homework in China to a 75-year-old albatross raising chicks, explore this week's most captivating global wildlife stories and stunning photographs.
Lost baby fur seal waddles into New Zealand craft beer bar
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
Red squirrels expand across Highlands after 10-year drive
A decade-long reintroduction project has expanded the red squirrel's range in the Scottish Highlands by over 25%, securing the future of this iconic UK species. Discover the rewilding success story.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
National Trust £1.5m appeal for Cerne Abbas Giant land
The National Trust has launched a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to acquire 90 acres of land surrounding Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure, aiming to protect it for future generations. Support the appeal now.
Pete Hegseth's 'Franklin the Turtle' Gaffe Causes Stir
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's bizarre claim about Benjamin Franklin inventing a turtle character has ignited widespread mockery and a debate on historical knowledge. Discover the full story and fallout here.
Ex-loggers help save critically endangered cotton-top tamarins
In Colombia's vanishing dry forests, a unique team of ex-loggers and conservationists is fighting to restore habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin, with fewer than 7,500 left in the wild.
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