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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.
Nature-friendly farming schemes hit by funding and contract issues
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
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.
A Lonely Chapel That Whispers and Roars
Explore the haunting beauty of St Mary's Chapel in the Peak District, where nature's whispers and roars tell a story of solitude and resilience. Discover this hidden gem's history and atmosphere.
Rare seven-arm octopus found on Scottish beach
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
Guardian's Top Science & Nature Books for 2025 Announced
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
Greens secure deal on Australia's new environment laws
New Greens leader Larissa Waters reveals how she brokered a compromise with Labor to pass major environmental reforms. Listen to the Full Story podcast for the inside account.
Wood-burning stoves face partial ban in new UK pollution plan
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
Black Friday woodland escape in Hertfordshire
Discover how one writer found profound connection with nature during Black Friday night in Purwell Ninespings woodland, embracing darkness over consumerism.
Mike Alexander: From Teen Dream to Skomer Warden
Mike Alexander realised his childhood ambition to become warden of Skomer Island, revolutionising nature conservation with computer systems and leaving a lasting legacy in Wales.
African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Protection Reforms
After intense 72-hour negotiations, Australia's government and Greens strike deal to overhaul environmental protection laws, heralding a new era for nature and productivity.
Wildlife Week: Seal Pups and Conservation Battles
This week's global wildlife roundup features seal pups in Lincolnshire, a bold marsupial survival project in Australia, and the plight of captive belugas in Canada. Discover the stories behind the images.
Capybara cafes drive illegal wildlife trade
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia is driving illegal wildlife trafficking and threatening endangered species. Experts warn of conservation crisis.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Prince William's children discover Fawlty Towers
Prince William reveals his children are huge fans of the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Discover the royal family's favourite comedy and the Tusk Conservation Awards highlights.
Labor and Greens deal to overhaul environmental protection laws
The Albanese government secures a landmark deal with the Greens to rewrite Australia's environmental protection laws, marking a major political victory. Discover the details and implications.
Elizabeth Line soil creates Essex bird haven
A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.
Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.
Plastic Nurdles Pollute 84% of UK Nature Sites
Shocking study reveals 168 of 195 UK protected nature sites are contaminated with plastic nurdles. Learn about the environmental impact and the call for urgent action.
US triples national park fees for international visitors
The US Interior Department announces a major fee hike for non-residents visiting national parks, while introducing new Trump-themed passes and patriotic free days for Americans.
Climate divide and Dutton's unpopularity revealed in polls
New polls show stark generational divide on climate crisis while Peter Dutton becomes least popular opposition leader in decades. Plus: marsupial conservation success and fabric dye health claims investigated.
Gramma, San Diego Zoo's 141-year-old tortoise, dies
Gramma, the beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise and San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, has died. Discover her incredible century-spanning life story.
Marsupials Learning to Survive Alongside Feral Cats
A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.
Nearly 3000 Welsh species at risk of extinction
A stark new report reveals 2,955 species are perilously close to disappearing from Wales. Discover which iconic creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.
Tom Hardy narrates Kenya rhino conservation documentary
Tom Hardy voices a documentary exploring Kenya's successful rhino conservation efforts and the unexpected challenges facing these protected giants. In cinemas 28 November.
Ship noise disrupts narwhal communication in Arctic
Underwater noise from ships is silencing narwhals and disrupting marine life. Discover the global push for quieter vessels and the scientific evidence driving change.
Nature inFocus 2025 Photography Winners Announced
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
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