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Researchers applaud move away from fossil fuels but say more must be done to mitigate effects on endangered species

Catocala fraxini was discovered at Cliveden House in Berkshire and is coveted by enthusiasts

Rate of decline in 2023 thought to be linked to climate breakdown as UK-wide survey shows mixed picture across 58 species

Meteorologist says bears were not aggressive but they fired signal gun to scare them away

Highly diverse and charismatic, these creatures deserve recognition as a sixth great extinction dawns

A team of 25 international scientists has proposed a strategy to prevent future pandemics by conserving natural habitats and promoting biodiversity. The plan seeks to ensure sufficient food and space for the disease-harbouring animals to limit contact and transfer of pathogens to humans.

Smalltooth sawfish are behaving oddly, eliciting a first-ever plan to rescue and rehabilitate the species from the wild

Exopack is a biodiversity project developed with designer Sabine Marcelis, supporting the research of undiscovered and critically endangered insects in the Amazon

Mild weather brings out slimy creatures. Protect plants, but remember snails and slugs are vital for a healthy ecosystem

Discover the fascinating world of sandalwood, a vulnerable species with unique growth challenges and medicinal properties.

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway: The woodland has come alive with jays, woodpeckers, nuthatches and the rest – but it’s the reptilian grey heron that stands out