Biodiversity

Nature is in ‘free fall’ as world faces dangerous tipping points, experts warn.

Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone.

Volunteers uncover over 650 species including the Gibellula fungus during wildlife surveys for rainforest restoration project in West Cowal.

'It is really possible for all exploitation - human, animal and nature more widely - to be abolished.'

Poorer school children deprived of nature connection: new WWF report reveals a 'nature gap’ between schools in better-off and more deprived areas.

Five seabird species added to UK’s ‘red list’ for conservation concern.

UK at risk of missing legally binding target to protect biodiversity – report.

Drought is top threat for UK nature refuges as climate changes, charities warn.

Nature 2030 releases new report including a roadmap for local councils to boost Britain’s biodiversity through road verge management.

Concerns for ocean biodiversity grow as wildlife found in deep-sea mining area.

A full right to roam can ensure access to nature while allowing flora and fauna to flourish.

Scientists search for dogs who can understand 20 objects by name.

As awareness of animal sentience grows the moral and practical case for limiting public access to wild habitats needs to be made.

Wanted: wild swimmers, surfers and paddlers to help identify pollution risks in rivers and sea.

We have only mapped a small portion of the ocean, which means we still know little about this ecosystem.

Wildlife loss is a global crisis - the next UK Government must step up.

Planting indigenous plants rapidly increases biodiversity in cities, a new study shows.

'Illegal loggers, miners, poachers and landgrabbers arrive once roads are bulldozed into rainforests.'

Algeria's colonial history has resulted in birds like the Algerian Nuthatch remaining largely unnoticed by Western ecologists for a significant period.

Shock and disappointment at rise in rhino poaching in South Africa.

Frans de Waal revealed to humans the intelligence and feelings of our fellow primates, and animals in general.

The term 'ecosystem services' is used increasingly in conservation. But does it actually serve its intended purpose?

Lucas Ferrante uncovered the impacts of the proposed BR-319 highway in the Amazon rainforest: it could trigger biome collapse and biodiversity crisis.

'The preservation of the Amazon isn't just about protecting nature - it's about safeguarding our own health.'