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It would be an understatement to say that invasive aquatic weeds like water hyacinth are posing a grave threat to agriculture, fishing and tourism in Kuttanad.

Habitats suitable for elephants in Asia have shrunk by almost two-thirds over the past three centuries, according to a new study.

As the cliffside habitats of the gull come under increasing pressure, artificial nest sites are being built to help the gulls adapt

Langstone, Hampshire: The newts have migrated back to their natal pond to breed, allowing me to study them up close

From the outside, planting trees seems simple. Seedlings want to grow – pop them in the soil, water them and walk away.

Misguided introduction of alien predator saw partula snails driven from their habitat – but zoos have reared new populations

Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities such as deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction, which have damaged…

Less food is falling to dimly-lit waters, home to specially adapted marine life – but emissions cuts would stem decline

While it is not unusual to see the endangered species in southern waters at this time of year, scientists are surprised to see a young calf, which would have been born in the area.

While honey bee colonies have recovered in recent years, data on wild bee populations makes it unclear how fast these essential pollinators are dying off.

With bleaching events expected to increase to once a year by 2046, researchers in Western Australia hope coral crossbred to survive in higher temperatures will help save the Ningaloo Reef.