Thailand's Dugong Crisis: Marine Biodiversity Warning
Thailand's Andaman Coast dugong population faces dramatic decline as dead sea cows wash ashore, revealing a broader marine biodiversity crisis and seagrass die-off.
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Helicopter Shows Mount Maunganui Landslide Aftermath
Aerial video captures the extensive damage to a campsite near Mount Maunganui following a major landslide, triggered by record-breaking rainfall across New Zealand's North Island.
Biodiversity Collapse Threatens UK Security
Intelligence chiefs warn that ecosystem destruction could lead to food shortages, mass migration, and global disorder, threatening UK national security and food supplies.
Plants Warn Neighbours of Stress via Airborne Signals
New research on Arabidopsis thaliana shows plants in close proximity activate protective genes when stressed, unlike isolated plants, using hydrogen peroxide as a chemical messenger.
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Social Media Star Races to Save Thailand's Dugongs
Amateur conservationist Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee uses drones and social media to fight for Thailand's vanishing dugongs. Discover his urgent work with scientists to restore seagrass and raise the alarm on climate threats.
Thailand's dugong population halves amid seagrass crisis
A mysterious seagrass die-off along Thailand's Andaman Coast has caused the dugong population to plummet by half, with mass strandings and starvation threatening the species' survival.
Tool-Using Cow Challenges Perceptions of Cattle Intelligence
A Brown Swiss cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using a brush as a multi-purpose tool for scratching, a skill previously seen only in humans and chimpanzees. Discover the implications for animal cognition.
UK could miss Ocean Cop over slow treaty ratification
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
Low-level pesticides shorten fish lifespans, study finds
New research reveals chronic low-dose pesticide exposure drastically reduces fish lifespan by accelerating ageing, challenging current safety standards and posing risks to population stability.
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Australian Threatened Species Habitat Loss Doubles
Conservationists sound alarm as approved habitat destruction soars. Plus, microplastics research questioned, Trump's Iran stance, and the world of professional mermaids.
Biologist's Frog Saunas and Gene Plans Fight Deadly Fungus
Biologist Anthony Waddle's innovative frog saunas combat a deadly chytrid fungus. Now, he's pioneering gene replacement to save hundreds of amphibian species from extinction. Discover the future of conservation.
Same-sex behaviour in primates strengthens social bonds
A major study reveals same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in primates, acting as a crucial social glue to reinforce bonds and navigate environmental challenges. Discover the evolutionary insights.
New 2025 species: zombie fungus, blood orchid, UK snowdrop
Scientists name 125 new plants and fungi, including a spider-eating zombie fungus and a fly-arousing orchid. Discover why naming new species is a race against extinction.
Europe's Invasive Species Crisis in Pictures
Photojournalist Erik Irmer documents the spread of invasive alien species across Europe, from parakeets in London to nutria in Germany. See the ecological impact.
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Climate Crisis: Personal Stories of Loss and Resilience
From vanishing snow to dried-up trails, Guardian US readers reveal the deeply personal impacts of the climate crisis this year and their renewed commitment to protect our planet.
Global Stories of Hope and Resilience in 2025
Discover five powerful stories of resilience from India to Colombia, where hard work and hope triumph over adversity. Read the inspiring tales that defined 2025.
Community Saves Mexican Island, Now Faces Tourism Threat
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
Peru grants legal rights to Amazon stingless bees
Two Peruvian municipalities have become the first in the world to grant legal rights to native stingless bees, a landmark move for biodiversity and Indigenous rights. Discover the story behind this historic conservation effort.
World's Largest Soil Fungus Library Faces Defunding Crisis
The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal funding cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable agriculture. Its loss would be catastrophic.
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Panama cuts Darién Gap deforestation by 88%
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
Could Octopuses Build a Future Civilisation?
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
UK deploys weevils and fungi to fight invasive species
UK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
Vezo people adapt to climate change with seaweed farming
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
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Australia's first large-scale snail translocation saves species
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
133,000 hectares of Chilean Patagonia preserved
A pristine 133,000-hectare valley in Chilean Patagonia has been permanently protected from logging and dams after a local fundraising campaign secured $78m. Discover how this biodiversity hotspot was saved.
Greece's Ancient Fir Forests Face Extinction Threat
Greece's iconic fir forests, survivors of millennia, are now dying en masse due to climate-driven wildfires and drought. Scientists warn of ecological collapse. Read the full investigation.
Invasive quagga mussels threaten UK after Swiss lake crisis
Invasive quagga mussels are decimating Lake Geneva's ecosystem and infrastructure. Now detected in Northern Ireland, they pose a severe threat to UK waterways and biodiversity. Learn about the urgent response needed.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
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Scientist describes 1,000+ new species in landmark career
Dr Mark Harvey has described over 1,000 new species, mostly arachnids. His taxonomic work is vital for conservation, revealing a hidden world of biodiversity. Discover his incredible legacy.
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