Wildlife


European bison Poland

Bison return to Portugal

ByStuart ButlerJun 6, 2024
A group of eight European bison have been translocated to northern Portugal as part of an ambitious rewilding project.
Saltmarsh Essex

Protection of saltmarshes vital for climate change mitigation

ByStuart ButlerMay 22, 2024
A new study highlights the importance of the UK's saltmarshes in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
‘The ice serves as an open-air art museum, an ever-changing masterpiece sculpted by the hand, power, and finesse of nature,’ writes photographer Florian Ledoux

Stunning images of polar bears by Florian Ledoux

ByGeographical StaffMay 21, 2024
‘I’m trying to give a voice to the one that cannot speak,’ explains photographer Florian Ledoux, who uses drones to create spectacular images and footage of Arctic landscapes and polar bear
The Institute of Marine Research’s RV Kronprins Haakon sailing in icy Arctic waters

Expedition searching for new species in Arctic Ocean

ByStuart ButlerMay 20, 2024
An expedition has set out to search for new species living in little explored deep water vents in the frigid Arctic Ocean.
Conservation organisation releases white rhinos back into the wild

Conservation organisation releases white rhinos back into the wild

ByStuart ButlerMay 20, 2024
In a rare bit of good news African Parks, a conservation organisation, has released the first of 2000 white rhinos into the wild.
Malaysia offers orangutans to major palm oil consumers

Malaysia offers orangutans to major palm oil consumers

ByStuart ButlerMay 11, 2024
To the shock of conservationists, Malaysia has offered to gift critically endagered orangutans to major palm oil consuming nations.
A snow leopard moves silently through the winter snow

On the trail of the elusive snow leopard

ByStuart ButlerMay 9, 2024
Snow leopards are rarely seen but much sought. Stuart Butler joins those on the trail of the big cat that stalks the high peaks of Ladakh
Turn your garden into a haven for wildlife

Turn your garden into a haven for wildlife

ByStuart ButlerMay 3, 2024
Follow these nine simple steps in order to turn your garden into a haven for Britain’s struggling wildlife.
Persecution suspected in disappearance of golden eagle

Persecution suspected in disappearance of golden eagle

ByStuart ButlerMay 2, 2024
Police in Scotland say that a rare golden eagle, which disappeared late last year was most likely a victim of persecution
2024 Whitley Awards for conservation leaders – winners announced

2024 Whitley Awards for conservation leaders – winners announced

ByKatie BurtonMay 1, 2024
India’s Dr Purnima Devi Barman receives the 2024 Whitley Gold Award for her work conserving the greater adjutant stork
Conservation is helping to halt biodiversity loss, new study reveals

Conservation is helping to halt biodiversity loss, new study reveals

ByBryony CottamApr 25, 2024
Nature conservation is not only having a positive impact, it could be transformational for halting and reversing biodiversity loss
World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects

World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects

ByStuart ButlerApr 25, 2024
Following allegations of serious abuse and forced relocations the World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects.
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