A new study shows that when free-ranging cats are more than a few blocks from forested areas in cities, such as parks, they’re more likely to prey on rats than on native wildlife.

Huge single-crop fields attract bees in such numbers that they spread parasites to one another. Planting diverse mixes of flowers around fields helps spread out pollinators and keep them healthy.

Sea turtles of Aldabra were almost hunted to extinction. But thanks to years of protection the much-loved animals are now thriving again - and so is the iconic giant tortoise.

There are no more ivory-billed woodpeckers or Bachman’s Warblers on Earth, but they’ve left an echo behind.

To many of us trophy hunting is repellent. But here’s a look at why killing wild animals might be pleasurable to some.

Forests around the world will need to shift their ranges to adapt to climate change. But many trees and plants rely on animals to spread their seeds widely, and those partners are declining.

It’s usually good news when a once-scarce species starts to recover – unless it starts getting in humans’ way. An ecologist explains how science can help predict unwelcome encounters.

A fundamental change in how North American zoos and aquariums are accredited supports their animal conservation and species survival work.

Swifts, house martins and greenfinches are the newest arrivals to the UK red list.