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Scientists and conservationists express concerns over the introduction of common carp into river ecosystems in the Nilgiris, fearing catastrophic consequences for endangered species and local ecology.

Initiatives such as the Great Cane Toad Bust aim to curb the growing number of toads after months of favourable breeding conditions

Wildlife documentaries like the BBC’s recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You’d be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals – an objective window into their lives as they hunt, rest and rear their…

From the Amazon to Africa and south-east Asia, diversity among rainforest species follows the same rule, study shows

All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean. But within it, there is infinite variety – just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life.

Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived. The record holder is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), which can reach lengths of up to 30 metres. That’s longer than a basketball court.

Footage of a tiger shark caught in drum lines being euthanised renews debate about shark control measures used since the 1960s

Volcano-top orchid also named by scientists contending with extinctions caused by the human destruction of nature

Scientists warn further spread could threaten fragile ecosystem, as tests show seals died of H5N1 on South Georgia island