Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
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Interpol 'Most Wanted' Trafficker Held in Tiger Parts Smuggling
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
Urgent Warning Over Methanol Poisoning Risk for Travellers
Health officials call for clear warnings about methanol poisoning risks in popular holiday destinations. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe abroad.
Russia denies Salisbury poisonings, warns of war with Europe
Russia's ambassador to London rejects inquiry blaming Putin for Dawn Sturgess's death, calling it a 'staging' and warning Moscow is prepared for war 'right now'. Read the full diplomatic clash.
UK sanctions Russian 'psychological warfare chief'
The UK government has sanctioned 11 Russian intelligence operatives, including a psychological warfare chief accused of running 'deniable' sabotage operations across Europe. The move follows the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report.
California to Loosen Toxic Rat Poison Restrictions
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration plans to roll back restrictions on toxic rat poisons, despite a state report showing widespread poisoning of mountain lions, eagles, and condors. Read the full investigation.
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.
Dawn Sturgess Exonerated in Novichok Inquiry After 7 Years
The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess say they can finally lay her to rest after a public inquiry found her an innocent casualty of a Russian state attack. Read the full report.
Putin 'Morally Responsible' for UK Novichok Death
A public inquiry finds Vladimir Putin morally responsible for the death of Dawn Sturgess, poisoned by novichok discarded by Russian agents in Salisbury. Read the full report.
Search for escaped wallaby in Warwickshire countryside
A 19-year-old's late-night sighting sparks a hunt for a red-necked wallaby in Oxhill, revealing the surprising story of Britain's growing population of escaped marsupials.
Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store
A liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, had an unusual intruder: a raccoon found sleeping off a bender after smashing whisky bottles. Read the full story of its wild night and release.
Country Diary: Broken Leg and Singing Crossbills in Woodland
A naturalist's woodland walk with a broken leg becomes a surreal encounter with a flock of rare common crossbills. Discover the magic of British wildlife in this unique diary entry.
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.
Mandarin Duck Sightings Signal UK Biodiversity Hope
The spectacular return of the Mandarin duck to British wetlands is a beacon for conservation success. Discover how this colourful visitor is inspiring local wildlife efforts.
Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis Kills Thousands
Exclusive investigation into the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a tragic death in Laos to thousands of unreported victims. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
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.
Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
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.
City Raccoons Evolving Toward Domestication
New research reveals urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts and calmer behaviour, showing early domestication traits. Discover how city life is reshaping wildlife.
Man fights bear in Japanese public toilet
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.
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.
Britain's 1988 mass poisoning scandal exposed
A powerful BBC documentary reveals the shocking truth about Britain's biggest mass poisoning in Cornwall and victims' 36-year fight for justice.
BBC's Poison Water Documentary on Cornwall Scandal
A harrowing BBC documentary investigates the 1988 mass water poisoning in Cornwall, revealing victims' stories and the fight for a public inquiry. Discover the truth tonight.
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.
Lone grey seal pup faces survival challenge in Cornwall
A vulnerable grey seal pup in Cornwall prepares for its first swim as tides rise. Discover the harsh realities of seal pup survival against storms and pollution. Read more about UK wildlife.
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