Edinburgh aims to become sanctuary for swifts as numbers decline
A project in Edinburgh is aiming to boost numbers after a drastic decline in the bird's population.
Feb. 13, 2021 • ~2 min
'Hedge trimmer' fish facing global extinction
These extraordinary fish, which are a type of ray, are vanishing in many countries due to overfishing.
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~3 min
Whale threats from fishing gear 'underestimated'
Blue whales may be at a bigger risk than previously thought of getting entangled in fishing nets.
Feb. 9, 2021 • ~3 min
'Smallest reptile on earth' discovered in Madagascar
The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, was discovered on Madagascar and is the size of a seed.
Feb. 5, 2021 • ~2 min
Plastics an 'unfolding disaster' for US marine life
For the first time, advocates have tracked how animals in US waters are harmed by plastic pollution.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~3 min
Conservation dilemma over saving the giant panda
Other species have almost disappeared from areas set up to protect giant pandas.
Aug. 3, 2020 • ~3 min
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.
July 30, 2020 • ~4 min
Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands.
July 29, 2020 • ~2 min
Extinction crisis 'poses existential threat to civilisation'
A study presents more evidence that the world is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction.
June 2, 2020 • ~4 min
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