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A government audit has delivered a scathing assessment of the NSW environment department's efforts to save more than 1000 species from extinction.

Species are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. But Australia’s extinction crisis is especially severe – since European colonisation, we have lost about 100 species of animals and plants. The loss of 33 mammal species is largely due to canny invasive predators such as foxes and cats as…

Other lives: Leading British cryptogamic botanist of her generation

Influx of highly pathogenic strain a case of ‘not if, but when’ and could devastate native wildlife, experts say

Kits emerge for after-dark dips in Northumberland, London, Kent and the Cairngorms after reintroduction drive

In the study, researchers analysed 700 samples of bacteria taken from the guts of 30 species of wild birds across eight countries, including the UK.

Family of Eurasian beavers introduced to nature reserve in Ealing

Abbeydale, Sheffield: Vapourer moths are unusual in many ways, not least their extravagant appearance at the caterpillar stage

Australia’s unique biodiversity is under siege. The national list of species threatened with extinction is growing, with eight animals and five plants added just last month.

Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.

‘Integrated’ work to help biodiversity and tackle climate crisis can also benefit humanity, says Dr Trisha Gopalakrishna