A new app called Birdex has launched, allowing users to collect digital cards of UK bird species and compete with friends. Over 200,000 sightings have been logged, though AI-generated artwork has sparked some criticism.
Brent Council has refused plans to build six homes near Wealdstone Brook, citing risks to biodiversity and protected species like bats and woodpeckers.
A famous natural rock arch in Puglia, Italy, known as the 'Lovers' Arch', collapsed into the Adriatic Sea on Valentine's Day after severe weather battered the coastline, impacting tourism and highlighting erosion risks.
Punch, a six-month-old macaque abandoned by his mother, has become an internet sensation after forming an emotional bond with an orange plush orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
A severe outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus has caused significant mortality among gentoo penguins on Heard Island, an Australian territory, raising concerns for Antarctic wildlife.
A deep dive into how orchards thrive on intricate ecological and social bonds, highlighting their role in biodiversity and community heritage.
Researchers and volunteers are tagging 10,000 bogong moths in the Australian Alps to monitor their migration across southeastern Australia, using innovative low-tech methods to fill critical knowledge gaps.
A historical account from 1951 details the intricate mating behaviors of partridges, observed on Valentine's Day, highlighting their unique courtship rituals in the English countryside.
A detailed observation of a buzzard's struggle to balance on a precarious tree perch leads to a profound moment of empathy as the observer mirrors the bird's movements in the Somerset countryside.
A 300m-long illegal dump near Epping remains open after 12 months, with MP Alex Burghart calling it 'absolutely disgusting' and demanding answers from the Environment Agency.
A Welsh charity has purchased over 405 hectares in Ceredigion to launch Wales' largest rewilding project, aiming to restore natural habitats and boost biodiversity in the Cambrian mountains.
Melbourne Zoo has transformed from a site with a colonial past to a conservation-focused organization, emphasizing animal welfare through scent-based enrichment and cooperative care.
Cynthia Banham shares her transformative experience with wild gardening, from creating a frog pond in Sydney to attending a rewilding conference in Manchester and visiting Knepp Estate, highlighting the ecological benefits and personal connections.
High levels of banned carcinogenic Pfas chemicals detected in rivers and groundwater across protected natural areas, sparking health and environmental concerns.
A personal reflection on the environmental and emotional impact of a looming development that threatens to overshadow a cherished garden and disrupt local wildlife.
California mountain lions have been listed under the Endangered Species Act, a move aimed at protecting their declining populations from habitat loss and human threats.
Scientists have discovered evidence suggesting great white sharks could be breeding in the Mediterranean after a juvenile shark was found off Spain's coast, challenging previous assumptions about their disappearance from the region.
This week's wildlife photography showcases a raccoon drinking from a plastic cup in Panama, a superhero-like squid discovered off Argentina, and a golden jackal in the Jordan Valley. From Berlin's delinquent swan to England's wild beaver release, explore
Conservationists report small but encouraging signs of recovery for Scotland's critically endangered capercaillie bird, with increased sightings and improved habitat management.
China's Yangtze River has experienced a remarkable ecological revival after a decade-long fishing ban, with fish populations and biodiversity surging significantly.
Conservationists highlight a critical gap in UK environmental policy: while red squirrel protection is prioritized, their habitats face insufficient safeguards, threatening long-term survival.
Human remains and personal items found in Tasmania's ancient rainforest provide new clues in the 2023 disappearance of Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, as police and volunteers continue the search for answers.
The future of captive orcas Wikie and Keijo is uncertain as Marineland Antibes closes, sparking a debate between a Canadian sanctuary and aquarium transfers.
Fiona, the ewe rescued from a Scottish cliff after years alone, has given birth to healthy twin lambs. The farm hopes motherhood will transform her life after her global fame as 'Britain's loneliest sheep'.
Prince William visited the Sharaan Nature Reserve and AlUla's historic town, focusing on conservation efforts for endangered species like the Arabian leopard.
Southern right whales, once recovering from near extinction, now face declining birth rates due to climate-driven changes in Antarctic foraging grounds, according to Australian research.
Intense wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, are destroying ancient trees in Patagonia, threatening biodiversity and cultural heritage in Argentina and Chile.
Six beavers have been legally released at two sites on Somerset's Holnicote Estate as part of a National Trust project to restore river systems and wetland habitats.
A rare red-necked grebe has been sighted at Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset, turning an ordinary winter walk into a special birdwatching event amid vast flocks of waterbirds.
A female gray wolf designated BEY03F has entered Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a significant wildlife dispersal event from Yellowstone reintroduction efforts.