Stranded ships in Hormuz pose invasive species threat
Over 1,500 ships stranded in the Gulf of Oman since Feb 28 could become 'super-spreaders' of invasive marine species, scientists warn, urging inspections before trade resumes.
Category : Biodiversity
Endangered bat population drops 16% mysteriously
Southern bent-wing bat numbers fell by up to 16% at a key maternity site, alarming scientists who can't explain the decline.
Orcas ram sunfish so hard they explode, likely for play
Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so hard the prey explodes, possibly as play or to help younger whales feed, according to new research in Frontiers in Ethology.
First puffling in 30 years boosts Dorset puffin hope
A young puffin, or 'puffling', has been spotted on the Dorset coast for the first time in 30 years, offering hope for the struggling colony, according to the National Trust.
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Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped, 500 new bacteria found
Scientists mapped the Great Barrier Reef microbiome, identifying over 360,000 viruses and 500 new bacterial species, with potential for reef monitoring.
Flowerhorn cichlids invade Philippines lake, threaten natives
Escaped flowerhorn cichlids, human-bred hybrid fish, have integrated into Lake Sampaloc in the Philippines, threatening native biodiversity and raising concerns about parasites that can infect humans.
Grosvenor Square reopens July 20 after £25m makeover
Grosvenor Square, Mayfair's oldest square, reopens July 20 after a £25m transformation, featuring 150,000 plants, a café kiosk, 300 seats, and new wetlands.
Desert rain frog faces extinction threat from mining
The desert rain frog, native to a narrow coastal strip of south-west Africa, has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN red list as its habitat is threatened by mining and development.
Scientists try to restore frog toxicity for survival
Scientists are working to restore toxicity in captive-bred Atelopus frogs from Central and South America, which lost their toxins in captivity, leaving them vulnerable to predators.
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Super-Earth GJ 3378b could host alien life, scientists say
GJ 3378b, a super-Earth 25 light-years away, sits in the habitable zone and may have the right atmosphere for life, according to UC Irvine astronomers.
Norfolk Island corals under triple threat
Norfolk Island's unique corals, many undescribed by science, face extinction from disease, El Niño and government-approved dredging, scientists warn.
Merlin bird app to feed data into global biodiversity project
Merlin app users will soon automatically contribute bird identifications to eBird, aiding conservation of at-risk species.
NSW records first suspected H5 bird flu case on east coast
A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, NSW, has tested positive for H5 bird flu. If confirmed as H5N1, it would be the first detection on Australia's east coast, raising concerns for wildlife and poultry.
Dolphins rely on trawlers in overfished Adriatic
Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with 76% of boats followed in one area, as overfishing depletes natural prey.
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Swedish teens become young planetary stewards, tackling unemployment
Sweden's young planetary stewards programme creates green projects and summer jobs, with 24% youth unemployment, as participants like Oona Verveld and Clara Vikberg install educational signs to connect children with nature.
Science Behind Trump's Reflecting Pool Algae Problem
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool's algae returned days after Trump's renovation. Freshwater ecologist Dr Linda May explains why blooms persist and what could work next.
Volunteers Save Scottish Rainforest with 11M Seeds
About 100 volunteers hand-collected 11 million seeds to grow 8 million native trees, restoring Scotland's endangered Atlantic rainforest.
London butterfly sightings double with wildflower verges
Butterfly sightings at London roadside wildflower verges increased by over 50% in a year, with 520,000m² planted since 2024, boosting biodiversity and supporting wildlife.
Deep Sea Secrets: Ping-Pong Sponges and Black Smokers
The deep ocean remains largely unexplored, revealing wondrous lifeforms like ping-pong sponges and black smokers, but underwater mining threatens this last wilderness.
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Scientist wins $100k prize for decoding birdsong
Dr Julie Elie won the 2026 Coller-Dolittle prize for decoding 11 core calls of zebra finches, revealing how they communicate identity and actions.
31 new species found in two weeks off Brazil
A marine expedition off Brazil discovered 31 new species in two weeks, using cutting-edge tech. The find may be a record for speed, revealing diverse midwater life.
San Antonio land bridge connects wildlife and people
A 150ft-wide land bridge over a six-lane highway in San Antonio, Texas, provides safe passage for deer, coyotes, bobcats, and pedestrians, part of a larger prairie restoration effort.
Bird flu threatens 150 Australian native species with extinction
A potential bird flu outbreak poses a very high risk of extinction to 150 of Australia's native bird species, including black swans and fairy terns, according to assessments.
Volunteers in Somerset Aid Wildlife Risk Study
Volunteers in Somerset are helping scientists study the risks facing local wildlife, with over 1,000 species recorded in a new citizen science initiative.
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Rarest marine mammal preserved in 3D digital skeleton
Scientists have created a digital 3D reconstruction of a vaquita skeleton, the world's rarest marine mammal, to aid research and conservation as only 7-10 remain in the wild.
Israeli strike kills Lebanese turtle sanctuary ecologist
Mona Khalil, 76, who ran the Orange House Project turtle sanctuary in southern Lebanon, died from injuries in an Israeli airstrike that hit her home.
Tasmanian devils steal shoes and laundry but I adore them
Kelley Swain on the thieving habits of Tasmanian devils near her home in Huon Valley, their conservation status, and the joys of living alongside these endangered creatures.
Volunteers Give Native Oysters a Spa Day for Solent Restoration
Over 260 volunteers helped clean 20,000 native oysters for the UK's largest subtidal reef restoration in the Solent, aiming to reverse a 96% population decline.
Biodiversity Heritage Library Faces Funding Crisis
The Biodiversity Heritage Library, with 64M+ pages of historic natural history texts, faces closure by 2027 due to funding cuts. A vital resource for scientists and the public.
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Young adults help plant London Tree Ring
Young adults with learning disabilities are helping plant the London Tree Ring, a project creating wildlife corridors around the capital to boost biodiversity.
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