World's oldest pygmy hippo turns 52 in San Diego
Hannah Shirley, the world's oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, celebrates her 52nd birthday with a Hungry Hungry Hippos party. Discover her incredible story of resilience.
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Drax Burns 250-Year-Old Canadian Trees for Energy
Drax power plant accused of burning ancient Canadian trees while receiving billions in UK green subsidies. Experts reveal the true environmental cost of biomass energy.
Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
Quebec lake mysteriously empties after wildfires
Lac Rouge in Quebec has completely drained, with experts pointing to wildfire damage and logging as contributing factors. Discover how forest protection matters.
Trump plan weakens Endangered Species Act protections
Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to Endangered Species Act that conservationists call 'a death sentence' for monarch butterflies, wolverines and other vulnerable species.
4-Minute Shower Rule Saves £60 on Energy Bills
UK households can save £60 a year by limiting showers to four minutes. This simple change also conserves thousands of litres of water. Discover more energy-saving tips.
UK may enforce Christmas light limits like US base
A Suffolk resident advocates for UK restrictions on exterior Christmas decorations following US Air Force base example. Could this help Britain's net zero drive? Share your views.
Wildcats to be reintroduced in South West England
A two-year study confirms Devon's woodlands can support wildcat reintroduction. Discover how this endangered native species is making a comeback.
Vacant West London office to become 45-bed care home
A vacant 1980s office building in Hammersmith is set to be refurbished into a 45-bed care home after receiving unanimous planning approval. Read about the new facility for older people.
Camden's Euston plan: 2500 homes and £41bn boost
Camden Council unveils a 'once-in-century' plan to transform Euston with 2,500 new homes, 34,000 jobs, and a £41 billion economic boost by 2053. Discover the vision.
Wildcats may return to Devon after 100-year absence
European wildcats could be reintroduced to south-west England after a two-year study found Devon's habitat ideal. 80% of locals support the return of this critically endangered species.
London's £20bn driverless Tube plan faces major hurdles
Sadiq Khan warns automating just three Tube lines could cost £20bn as experts debate feasibility of driverless trains on London's complex network. Discover the future of urban transport.
Melbourne Skyscraper Peregrine Falcons Take First Flight
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
Melbourne's skyscraper peregrine chicks take flight
Three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully fledged from their nest atop a Melbourne skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before soaring on its second attempt. Watch their journey!
UK Snubs Rainforest Fund, Surprising Brazil
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
Australia's biodiversity offset reforms risk NSW mistakes
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Wild parrots thrive in Los Angeles, aiding conservation
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
Learning to Handle World's Most Venomous Snakes
Discover how UK conservationists master handling deadly snakes like black mambas and king cobras to protect both reptiles and humans. Watch the training now.
Scientist defends sacred Pacific island from logging
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
The Grim Conformism of Pavement Vigilantes
Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.
Sydney's £27m Nightlife Revival After Lockout Laws
Sydney's ambitious £27m nightlife revival faces generational habits and economic pressures. Can policy overcome the legacy of lockout laws that cost £16bn annually?
Learning to Handle World's Most Venomous Snakes
Exclusive look at Australia's growing snake handling industry as urban expansion increases human-reptile encounters. Discover why more people are learning venomous snake wrangling.
Wildlife Week: A global snapshot of nature
This week's best wildlife photos feature a chilled capybara in Rio, a bear at a Japanese nursery, and a rare Welsh polecat. Discover the stories behind the images.
Liberal Party's Net Zero Reversal Sparks Rebellion
Former Liberal MPs warn that abandoning net zero commitments could prove catastrophic for the party's prospects in urban seats. Read the full analysis of the internal crisis.
London: Housing and Nature Can Coexist, Says GLA
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
Seal escapes killer whales by climbing onto boat
A harbour seal narrowly escaped a pod of killer whales by climbing onto a photographer's boat in the Salish Sea. Watch the dramatic wildlife encounter unfold.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Bird flu kills half of South Georgia's elephant seals
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
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