Wildlife and Environment

The beginning of this year marked a record-high breeding season for the Critically Endangered kākāpō, with over 100 eggs successfully hatched. But with chick survival still uncertain, does this milestone truly signal their recovery, or simply a fragile step forward?

Jellyfish have been a part of Earth’s marine ecosystem for at least 500 million years; however recent spikes in their populations serve as a warning for marine life and a possible future that puts other fish at a disadvantage. Join Harsh as he dives into the origin of jellies, their growing abundance and what it does to the marine ecosystem.

In this article, Summer Elsie discusses the implementation of the Rights of Nature movement - a green based switch following long-term socio-political neglect of the. She covers the countries that have pioneered this shift and broader implications for environmental protection.

As we leave the Easter celebrations, Bethany Akhtar looks beyond the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs to acknowledge the humble donkey - one of the season’s original icons which has been an overlooked ecological hero for thousands of years.

Today is World Coati Day! Find out why these creatures are important to protect as Bethany Akhtar explains their vital role in the food chain, the threats they face and how aiding their conservation is easier than you might think.

10,000 year old peatland could join the fight against climate change. These wetlands could offer a natural solution for carbon sequestration, flood reduction and also provide a hub for rare biodiversity.

Summer Elsie explores how human activity influences mammal movement worldwide, revealing where we’re clearing paths and where we’re closing them.

Along the UK’s coastlines, rising numbers of washed up whales, dolphins and porpoises are sending a stark message about the health of our oceans. What do these strandings mean, and how can we help?

Efforts to heal Britain’s landscapes could unintentionally fuel biodiversity loss in the world’s most species-rich regions.

A report shows that climate change increased the intensity of wildfires in the Mediterranean this summer, how do we stop the spread?