Week in Wildlife: Rare Bongos, Marmalade Seal, and More
This week's best wildlife photos include critically endangered mountain bongos in Kenya, the late Marmalade the Thames seal, and stunning scenes from around the world.
Category : Environment
Perth Data Centre Withdrawn After Opposition
Plans for a major data centre in Perth have been withdrawn following intense community opposition over environmental and noise concerns.
Deleting Photos to Cut Datacentre Energy Use
Datacentres consume huge electricity, emitting more carbon than airlines. Deleting unused files reduces demand, while waste heat could be repurposed for heating.
Alcoa Under New Probe for Deliberate Environmental Breach
Alcoa faces another federal investigation for strip-mining in WA's jarrah forest, destroying habitat for protected species like black cockatoos and numbats, amid a record $55m settlement.
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Charmed by the Unscrupulous Cuckoo at Murlough
At Murlough Nature Reserve, a cuckoo's arrival signals summer, captivating with its song despite its brood parasitism and extraordinary breeding method.
Wood Burning Reintroduces Lead Pollution into Air
A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds wood burning releases lead into the air, with particles from wood itself, not just old paint, posing health risks even below legal limits.
Timmy the Whale's Failed Rescue: A Conservation Lesson
The botched rescue of Timmy the humpback whale highlights tensions between animal rights activism and conservation, raising questions about resource allocation and social media-driven wildlife management.
Brazil's Atlantic Forest Hits 40-Year Low in Deforestation
Brazil's Atlantic forest recorded its lowest deforestation in 40 years in 2025, with 8,658 hectares cleared. Environmentalists warn that a new law and potential far-right government could reverse gains.
Why Build on Flood-Prone Land?
Explore the reasons behind continued construction on flood-risk land, including economic pressures and planning policies, and the consequences for communities.
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King Penguin Colony Discovered in Chile
Scientists discover a continental king penguin colony in Useless Bay, Chile, challenging previous beliefs about their breeding range.
Seafood Firm Abuse Claims Over Fish Farming
A major seafood company is under scrutiny after allegations of worker abuse and animal cruelty emerged from its fish farming facilities.
Camden Highline Cancelled After £2m Spent
The ambitious Camden Highline project, a planned park on a railway viaduct between Camden Town and King's Cross, has been cancelled after spending over £2m, sparking calls for Lord Pitkeathley's resignation.
Magnus the Walrus Returns to Norway After Scottish Tour
Magnus the walrus, who delighted crowds in Scotland, has swum 400 miles across the North Sea back to Norway, ending his Celtic sojourn.
New Orleans Deserves Investment, Not Abandonment
Michael Hecht responds to a study calling for New Orleans relocation due to sea level rise, arguing the city is essential and deserves investment.
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Scientists Fortify Apple Rootstocks Against Climate Crisis
Researchers work to develop resilient apple rootstocks as extreme weather threatens orchards. The Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program seeks drought and cold tolerance.
Choughs Return to Tintagel Castle, Linked to King Arthur
Choughs, Cornwall's national bird linked to King Arthur, have returned to Tintagel Castle after decades. English Heritage celebrates this rare meeting of nature and myth.
Turtle Dove's Purr at Maxey Cut After Treacherous Flight
At Maxey Cut, a turtle dove's purr signals hope for critically endangered species. This flood-relief channel also hosts sea trout, eels, and diverse birds.
Clacton-on-Sea Is England's Worst 'Tree Desert', Study Finds
A new report reveals that Nigel Farage's Clacton-on-Sea constituency has the worst tree equity in England, with 98.2% of residents lacking access to trees, impacting health.
UK Bans New North Sea Oil and Gas Licences
The UK government will outlaw new North Sea oil and gas licences, enshrining a pre-election pledge into law despite criticism over lost revenue and energy security.
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Hampstead Heath ponds stay trans-inclusive with privacy upgrades
Hampstead Heath ponds will remain trans-inclusive spaces, with £1.08M upgrades for women's privacy, approved by City of London committee.
Asia's Cooking Gas Crisis: Families Return to Firewood
The Iran crisis has sent cooking gas prices soaring across Asia, forcing families to use firewood and coal, raising health and environmental concerns.
Missing Breakfast for a Copperback Quail-Thrush in Australia
A copperback quail-thrush sighting in the Mallee forest near Lake Gilles, Australia, where the author delayed breakfast to observe this endemic bird.
Attenborough: Radical Behind the Cuddly Image
David Attenborough, celebrated for his 100th birthday, is often seen as a national treasure. But his radical critiques of capitalism and climate inaction are often overlooked.
Microplastic Filter Traps 97% of Washing Machine Fibres
Adam Root's Matter Industries filter captures 97% of microfibres from laundry. But experts warn upstream textile redesign is also crucial to tackle plastic pollution.
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Passenger Dead, 2,000 Quarantined on Cruise Ship in France
A 90-year-old British passenger died and 50 others fell ill on a cruise ship in Bordeaux. Nearly 2,000 people are quarantined due to a suspected norovirus outbreak.
Can Green Bridges Help Animals Cross UK Motorways?
Cockrow Bridge in Surrey opens soon to connect fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife like lizards and adders to cross the A3 safely and boost biodiversity.
Global Sand Crisis: Extraction Outpaces Replenishment
Sand is being extracted at 50 billion tonnes yearly, faster than it can be replaced, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and climate resilience, warns a UN report.
Kenyan Rugby Star Kevin Wekesa Champions Climate Justice
Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa, founder of Play Green, wins IOC Climate Action Award for grassroots work tackling sport's carbon footprint and climate injustices.
Everglades Wildfire Rages Across 11,000 Acres in Florida
A massive wildfire in Florida's Everglades has scorched 11,000 acres, creating hazardous smoke and reduced visibility. Emergency crews battle the blaze amid dry conditions.
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Mating Flies Swarm Scottish Beach After Beetle Invasion
Millions of black flies have descended on Caithness, Scotland, in a massive mating swarm, just weeks after a heather beetle invasion. Experts link the surge to mild winter and spring conditions.
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