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‘Shocking’ number of bats killed every year by wind turbines - study

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Art

Take a look at the finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026

This year’s competition attracted more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries - a record for the awards.

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Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal

At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded.

Nature

Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

Four animals have been selected to feature on new UK banknotes following a public vote with almost half a million participants.

Nature

Why wildlife populations have declined by 73 per cent in just 50 years

“Biodiversity continues to be degraded at an alarming pace, yet amid these steep declines there are grounds for hope.”

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Destinations

The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife

Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild.

Nature

Scientists discover new wild cat species for first time in a century

The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.

18 September 2026

Climate

Will El Niño put Galápagos wildlife at risk?

After the powerful 1998 El Niño, only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galápagos penguins remained.

11 September 2026

Earth News

‘Bioloon’: UK scientists invent revolutionary biodegradable balloon

Discarded balloons “leak toxic chemicals into the environment" and can easily be swallowed by animals.

Nature

Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark?

Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.

Nature

Why beavers could be a secret weapon against Europe’s wildfires

Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes.

Culture news

Bill Oddie, famed British comedian and wildlife activist, dies aged 85

Oddie shot to fame in the 1970s as one of the British comedy trio The Goodies, and is fondly remembered for presenting several wildlife TV programmes.

Moments

Wildlife holiday bucket list: The animals travellers want to see most

Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.

Nature

Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species

A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.

Moments

‘Attenborough effect’ sees interest surge in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.

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Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

Japan

Bear injures four in Fukushima as annual number of attacks rises

Japan's Environment Ministry said 13 people were killed in more than 230 bear attacks in 2025, exceeding the number of fatalities and attacks in any preceding year.