Wildlife


Peter Beard’s photographs of Africa’s disappearing wildlife

Peter Beard’s photographs of Africa’s disappearing wildlife

ByGeographical StaffAug 12, 2026
American photographer, artist, diarist and conservationist Peter Beard's work documents the dramatic transformation of Africa’s landscapes and wildlife
A breeding pair of northern gannets

Inside Scotland’s controversial guga hunt

ByMark RoweJul 31, 2026
Amid avian flu and mounting animal-welfare pressure, one of Britain’s most controversial traditions faces an uncertain future
Adelie penguin

Penguin poop seen from space reveals stark reality for future of iconic polar species

ByVictoria HeathJul 13, 2026
By analysing satellite images of penguin poop, scientists found diets of Adélie penguins are shifting as sea ice melts in Antarctica
Javan green magpie

Conservationists race to save one of the world’s most endangered birds

ByVictoria HeathJul 1, 2026

Emergency rescue plan is being rolled out for a bird so rare that survey teams searching across 12 mountains in…

Monarch butterflies in air

The flight risk of monarch butterflies

ByStuart ButlerJun 30, 2026
Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies set off on a 4,800-kilometre journey to Mexico. But the forests and wildflower corridors that sustain them are changing rapidly – and the migration may be running out of time
Go your own way: Why your next trip should be a self-guided walking or cycling holiday

Go your own way: Why your next trip should be a self-guided walking or cycling holiday

ByGeographical StaffJun 23, 2026
Yana Tudzharova of The Natural Adventure shares how self-guided walking and cycling tours benefit both travellers and the places they visit
Two individuals of Thecacera sesama sp. nov. feeding on a bryozoan.

Tiny nudibranch species discovered in northern Taiwan

ByKhadeejah MasudJun 1, 2026
A species of sea slug – barely the size of a grain of rice – has been discovered in Taiwan’s waters by scientists
ribbon worm

Scientists discover more than 1,100 new marine species in a single year

ByVictoria HeathMay 19, 2026
From 'ghost sharks' to worms on volcanic seamounts, scientists have discovered a complex array of life beneath the ocean surface
Grindadrap

More than 125 pilot whales killed in first Faroe Islands hunt of 2026

ByVictoria HeathMay 8, 2026
Pods of pilot whales and several Atlantic white-sided dolphins driven into shallow coastal waters and killed on shore
Komodo dragon

Has mass tourism tamed the Komodo dragon

Discover the majesty of the Komodo dragon and learn about Indonesia's efforts to protect its habitat in Komodo National Park.
My Kenyan adventure: Rhino tracking and the Samburu Special Five

My Kenyan adventure: Rhino tracking and the Samburu Special Five

Megan Warrington goes in search of Kenya's wild side – tracking rhinos on foot and exploring rare wildlife in the rugged northern landscapes
How to attract birds to your garden without bird feeders

How to attract birds to your garden without bird feeders

ByGeographical StaffApr 10, 2026
Transform your outdoor space into a thriving bird sanctuary by providing natural food sources and essential habitats
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