It may be one of the slowest-moving conservation projects in history, not just because of the red tape, but due to the animals themselves: 40…
High hopes for baby boom after release of 50 eastern quolls in NSW sanctuary
There are hopes 50 eastern quolls returned to the wilderness in NSW will spark a historic baby boom for the endangered creatures. It’s the largest…
How much do you know about the oceans?
How much do you know about the oceans? Ever wanted to test your knowledge about the ocean? Here is a chance with our trivia quiz. Dive…
England’s action to ban glue traps is a stirring victory for animal protection
With the recent passage of a bill that gained unanimous support in the House of Lords, England has joined a handful of countries and a…
Secrets of California’s skydiving salamanders revealed by researchers
A new study is shedding fresh light into the incredible world of California’s temperate forests, and the daring survival techniques of one of its inhabitants:…
Rapid Global Warming is Driving Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbills to Local Extinction
Global heating is exacerbating the harsh conditions associated with arid environments by elevating average air temperatures and increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and…
‘Extremely active’ jumping worms that can leap a foot raise alarm in California
An invasive worm species known for its “voracious appetite” and ability to jump a foot (30cm) in the air is raising alarm in California, where…
That ‘killer’ spider story you read online? Fake news, most probably
The prevalence of political and scientific misinformation in the media is a hot-button topic these days, and rightfully so — it has serious negative consequences…
The case of the disappearing deer – and how a new corridor could save it
It is twilight in Las Horquetas valley in Patagonia’s northern Aysén region. Several cars have pulled over beneath sandy cliffs on a wide paved road.…
Life at 30: the EU project that has saved species from lynx to flying squirrels
“It has been a miracle,” whispers biologist Gabriel Llorens Folgado as he studies a tumble of granite boulders for any signs of movement. The miracle…