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Wildlife
Protecting 1.2 per cent of the Earth could save endangered species
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 28, 2024
A new report claims that by protecting just 1.2 per cent of the Earth’s land surface we could save thousands of endangered species.
South Sudan survey reveals migration of six million antelope
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 27, 2024
A survey in South Sudan has revealed a migration of six million antelope, which makes it the worlds largest migration of large mammals
Iberian lynx makes remarkable recovery
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 20, 2024
The Iberian lynx, once one of the worlds rarest cats, has made such a remarkable recovery that it's no longer considered endangered.
Elephants call each other by name
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 11, 2024
It's no secret that elephants are highly intelligent creatures, but new research suggests that elephants might even call each other by name.
How to give a helping hand to butterflies
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 8, 2024
Britain's butterflies are in trouble, but giving our butterflies a helping hand is something almost all of us can do wherever you live.
Huge collapse in migratory fish populations
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 7, 2024
A new study has revealed a staggering 81 per cent collapse in worldwide migratory fish populations in the 50 years since 1970.
Bison return to Portugal
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 6, 2024
A group of eight European bison have been translocated to northern Portugal as part of an ambitious rewilding project.
Protection of saltmarshes vital for climate change mitigation
By
Stuart Butler
May 22, 2024
A new study highlights the importance of the UK's saltmarshes in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Stunning images of polar bears by Florian Ledoux
By
Geographical Staff
May 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
Expedition searching for new species in Arctic Ocean
By
Stuart Butler
May 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
By
Stuart Butler
May 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
By
Stuart Butler
May 11, 2024
To the shock of conservationists, Malaysia has offered to gift critically endagered orangutans to major palm oil consuming nations.
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