The Congo Basin, Earth's second-largest rainforest and crucial carbon sink, receives just 16% of global rainforest funding despite its vital role in climate regulation. Discover why this African treasure remains critically under-researched.
Scientists achieve a world-first sighting of the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale off Mexico's coast after a five-year search. Discover how this breakthrough helps protect these mysterious deep-diving mammals.
Insect-eating bird populations in France show 2-3% increase following EU neonicotinoid ban. Research suggests full recovery may take decades but ban proves effective for conservation.
Exploring how the belief in human moral superiority over nature drives environmental destruction and what Indigenous wisdom teaches about living as kin with all beings.
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
Discover how Donald MacIntyre's pioneering work with native seeds transformed Britain's biodiversity through Emorsgate Seeds and ecological restoration methods.
Exclusive look at Australia's growing snake handling industry as urban expansion increases human-reptile encounters. Discover why more people are learning venomous snake wrangling.
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
New research reveals shouting is the most effective way to deter seagulls from stealing your chips. Learn how to protect your seaside snacks today!
New research reveals shouting is the most effective way to stop seagulls stealing your chips. Discover the peaceful deterrent that works better than running away.
New research from the University of Exeter reveals that shouting, not speaking, is the most effective way to stop seagulls from stealing your food. Learn the peaceful way to protect your chips.
A third of Senegal's pastures face degradation from climate change and overgrazing. Discover how innovative 'mob grazing' techniques are restoring grasslands and biodiversity.
A new species of bee with devil-like facial horns has been discovered in Western Australia by Dr Kit Prendergast. This groundbreaking find highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation.
Join The Guardian's Jonathan Watts on a unique three-day boat trip to the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, learning from indigenous leaders and scientists about protecting the Amazon. Listen to the full podcast now.
Queensland is expanding its shark-spotting drone programme after a major trial found them twice as effective as nets, with far less environmental impact on marine life.
The interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is behaving strangely, lacking a visible tail and sparking debate about its true nature. Is it a natural comet or something more? Discover the latest findings.
Massive bird flu outbreak kills 10,000 migratory cranes in France, spreads to poultry farms. European countries implement containment measures as cases surge.
Discover the unique Dorset Horn sheep, a breed with a genetic quirk allowing autumn lambing for centuries. Explore its history and the Fooks family's legacy.
Experts reveal why Labor's proposed environmental legislation fails to address Australia's biodiversity crisis, maintaining excessive ministerial power and problematic offsets.
Canadian authorities order mass depopulation of 40,000 ostriches after H5N1 bird flu outbreak. Urgent measures aim to prevent further spread. Read the full story.
A new study reveals Amazonian lakes reached 'unbearable' 41°C temperatures during a severe drought, causing mass die-offs of endangered pink river dolphins and fish.
As the $2 billion voluntary carbon market faces unprecedented collapse, we investigate what happens to the forests these credits were meant to protect and why experts warn this could accelerate climate breakdown.
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn tropical forest conservation initiative, raising concerns about global climate leadership and Amazon deforestation.
In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.
Hundreds of thousands of invasive frogs are devastating the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands, threatening native species in an unprecedented environmental crisis.
In a controversial move, the US Senate has overturned protections for the northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservationists and raising concerns about the future of the threatened species.
Stunning photography reveals how relentless drought and disappearing rainy seasons are transforming life in Somalia's Puntland region, forcing communities to adapt to an increasingly arid landscape.