A Revelation Among Limestone Pavement Clints and Grikes
In Grass Wood, a limestone pavement reveals its true lushness, hidden from overgrazing, as a wood warbler leads to a discovery of woodland plants thriving in grikes.
Category : Biodiversity
Pink Cockatoos at Risk After Back-to-Back Bushfires
Two fires in 12 years destroyed most mature native pines in Victoria's Wyperfeld park, key habitat for endangered pink cockatoos. Artificial hollows offer hope.
Philippine Quake Raised Seabed by 2 Metres, Killing Marine Life
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines raised the seabed by up to 2 metres, exposing coral and killing marine life. At least 61 people died, 40 remain missing.
Painted Lady Summer: Record Migration Hits UK
Painted lady butterflies are appearing in unprecedented numbers in Weardale, with a multigenerational migration from Morocco. Experts reflect on past invasions and climate change implications.
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Tropical Heron Spotted in UK for First Time Due to Climate Change
A western reef heron, typically found in Africa and India, has been sighted in north Wales for the first time in the UK, with experts linking its arrival to milder winters.
Global Fungi Network Stretches 110 Quadrillion Km
First global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi reveals networks spanning 110 quadrillion km, crucial for plant life and climate regulation, but threatened by agriculture.
Venus Flytrap Snap Explained by Cell Softening
Scientists reveal that Venus flytraps snap shut by rapidly softening cells on the leaf's outer surface, solving a mystery that puzzled Charles Darwin.
Galápagos Expedition Shows Hammerhead Shark Migrations
A journalist joins a research team in the Galápagos to study critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks and the impacts of climate change on the marine ecosystem.
Saving the Magic Beans: Inside Australia's PlantBank
Discover the Australian PlantBank's vital mission to preserve endangered plant species from extinction through seed banking and research.
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Commercial forests and biodiversity: readers respond to Kielder
Readers discuss the balance between commercial forestry and biodiversity, highlighting modern planting practices and the UK's timber imports.
Somerset Rewilding Farm Bird Species Surge to 94
Three years of rewilding at Heal Somerset has boosted bird species from 67 to 94, butterflies from 11 to 24, and small mammals, showcasing nature's rapid recovery.
Killer Fungus Found in UK May Restore Habitats
A new 'killer fungus' discovered in the UK targets an invasive moss species, offering hope for restoring natural habitats and controlling the aggressive heath-star moss.
Swimming Snakes Threaten Ibiza's Endemic Lizards
Invasive horseshoe whip snakes, which arrived in Ibiza via imported olive trees, are decimating the endemic Ibiza wall lizard population, even swimming to nearby islets.
Second Wave of SA Toxic Algal Bloom Imminent, Scientist Warns
An oceanographer warns a second wave of South Australia's toxic algal bloom may be imminent as algae levels surge near Eyre Peninsula, threatening marine life and tourism.
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Great Barrier Reef Island Resorts at Risk from Climate Change
Climate change threatens Great Barrier Reef island resorts, with rising sea levels and coral bleaching impacting tourism. Resorts adapt or face closure.
Sumatra Elephants: Habitat Loss Drives Critical Decline
Investigators probe recent deaths of mother and calf elephant in Sumatra, as conservationists warn that shrinking habitat is pushing the critically endangered species toward extinction.
Hundreds of Dead Sharks Wash Up on Welsh Beaches
Hundreds of dead sharks and fish, possibly discarded by fishing boats, have washed up on beaches in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Lord Howe Insects Rebound After Rodent Removal
Seven years after eradicating 300,000 invasive rats and mice, Lord Howe Island sees a 60% increase in invertebrates, including unique stag beetles and cockroaches once thought extinct.
Campaign to Double England's Temperate Rainforest
Dartmoor Nature Alliance launches campaign to double temperate rainforest as Duchy of Cornwall pledges to expand ancient woodland at two sites by 2040.
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New Zealand Braided Rivers Under Threat
Braided rivers, a rare global phenomenon, are under threat as communities tame their flow, causing ecological harm. Māori tribes watch with horror.
Mountain Bongos Return to Kenya for Breeding Program
Four critically endangered mountain bongos were flown from Czechia to Kenya as part of a breeding and rewilding program to increase the gene pool and save the species from extinction.
Europe Removes Record 602 River Barriers in 2025
A record 602 river barriers were removed across Europe in 2025, led by Sweden with 173 demolitions, as part of efforts to restore 15,500 miles of rivers by 2030 and boost wildlife.
San Francisco Deploys AI to Protect Gray Whales from Ship Strikes
As gray whale deaths soar in San Francisco Bay, a new AI-powered detection network called WhaleSpotter tracks whales day and night to alert ships to slow down or reroute.
Bee Pollen Collection as Exhausting as Flight Take-Off
New research reveals that floral buzzing, the method bees use to collect pollen, consumes as much energy as flight take-off, challenging assumptions about bee energy budgets.
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Blinded Owl Symbolizes War's Toll on Ukraine's Birds
A long-eared owl named Sunny, blinded and maimed by a Russian drone strike, is one of many birds suffering from Ukraine's war, with habitats destroyed and populations declining.
Rainforests Face Breaking Point from Resource Demands
A new report warns rainforests are nearing a critical tipping point due to escalating demands for resources like timber, minerals, and agricultural land, threatening global ecosystems.
CSIRO Job Cuts Endanger Climate Projections
CSIRO plans to sack a third of its climate modeling team, jeopardizing Australia's ability to contribute to IPCC reports and prepare for climate impacts, despite new government funding.
Orangutan Relocation: A Controversial Conservation Tool
As palm oil plantations expand in Borneo, orangutans face habitat loss and conflict with humans. Relocation efforts spark debate over effectiveness and ethics.
Australia's Environmental Reforms Fall Short
Experts find major flaws in Australia's draft national environmental standards. Funding declines while nature repair market struggles, despite public demand for action.
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Steven Mattaboni Named in Rottnest Island Shark Attack
Steven Mattaboni, 37, has been named as the victim of a fatal shark attack at Rottnest Island, Western Australia. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.
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