Scientists Discover One of World's Smallest Toads
Biologists have identified a new orange toad species in Brazil's cloud forests, measuring under 14mm. The discovery highlights urgent conservation needs in the Atlantic Forest.
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New Miniature Toad Species Found in Brazil
Scientists have discovered a new orange toad species in Brazil so small it can fit on a pencil tip. They are calling for urgent conservation efforts to protect the endangered creature and its habitat.
US Ends Myanmar Protected Status, Deportation Fears
The Biden administration terminates Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar, affecting thousands and raising deportation fears. Learn about the implications.
Trump Ends Protected Status for Haitian Migrants
The Trump administration terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals, affecting 60,000 people. Learn about the policy shift and its implications.
Myanmar Junta Applauds US End to Protected Status
Myanmar's military regime welcomes Washington's decision to halt temporary protected status for 4,000 citizens, while human rights monitors warn of ongoing violence and forced conscription.
Trump Ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Community Fights Back
Minnesota officials vow to challenge Trump's order ending temporary protected status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality as community rallies against targeting. Stand with immigrants.
US Ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar
The Trump administration cancels temporary asylum for Myanmar nationals, affecting 10,000 people. Learn about the policy shift and its human rights implications.
Trump Ends Protected Status for Somali Immigrants
Donald Trump terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, a move activists call a political attack that could tear families apart.
Colombia's Gorgona Island: Wildlife vs Military Base
A new coastguard station on Colombia's Gorgona Island sparks fears of ecological ruin and militarisation, threatening 40 years of conservation success. Discover the unfolding conflict.
Trump administration revives species protections rollback
The Trump administration is moving to weaken the Endangered Species Act, a move critics warn could push vulnerable wildlife closer to extinction. Discover the implications.
Inside Cyprus's abandoned airport frozen for 50 years
Explore Nicosia International Airport, abandoned since 1974 Turkish invasion. See eerie photos and learn about this UN-protected time capsule. Discover its virtual resurrection.
New Era Travel in Alresford goes into liquidation
New Era Travel in Alresford, Hampshire, ceases trading just three years after opening. Discover the impact on customers and the wider UK travel industry turmoil.
US ends deportation protection for South Sudanese
The Biden administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, putting approximately 1,000 people at risk of deportation from the United States.
Asian Hornet Invasion: UK on High Alert
Dangerous Asian hornets with potentially fatal stings have been confirmed in multiple UK locations, sparking urgent government warnings and eradication efforts.
Ice Age Fish Survives 11,000 Years in Scottish Loch
Scientists discover Britain's rarest freshwater fish, the vendace, thriving in Loch Skeen 11,000 years after the Ice Age. The climate-resistant species offers hope for conservation efforts.
New frog and gecko species discovered on Duan Island
Scientists have uncovered two remarkable new species - a miniature frog and a cryptic gecko - thriving in the unique ecosystem of Duan Island, revealing nature's hidden wonders.
Florida bird massacre: Vehicles deliberately kill nesting birds
Disturbing footage shows vehicles intentionally running over nesting birds in Florida, leaving dozens dead and sparking wildlife crime investigation.
Osprey nest destroyed in East Kilbride tree felling
Shock and outrage in South Lanarkshire as trees containing a protected osprey nest are cut down, sparking police investigation and conservation concerns.
Red List: 45,000 species face extinction threat
The IUCN's latest Red List update reveals a devastating biodiversity crisis, with Madagascar's lemurs and Arctic breeding birds among those pushed closer to extinction.
Police hunt catapult attacker targeting Kent wildlife
Shocking investigation reveals serial offender deliberately targeting wildlife with catapults in Kent countryside as police issue urgent appeal for information.
Coastal narcissists' war on UK trees exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how wealthy coastal homeowners are destroying protected trees and landscapes for better sea views, sparking outrage and calls for stricter enforcement.
Man filmed decapitating sea lion pup in shocking attack
Canadian authorities are hunting a man captured on camera violently decapitating a protected sea lion pup in a brutal act that has horrified marine conservationists and local residents.
Trump blocks healthcare for TPS immigrants, Democrats revolt
Former President Donald Trump moves to strip healthcare access from immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, igniting fierce Democratic opposition and raising legal challenges.
Sean Bean Fights Sheffield Council Over Green Belt Homes
Actor Sean Bean joins Sheffield residents in a fierce campaign against a council proposal to build 700 homes on protected greenbelt land, warning of irreversible damage to the city's natural landscape.
IDF: Only Gaza Hospitals Are Protected Sites
The Israeli military has declared that only hospitals are considered protected humanitarian sites in northern Gaza, issuing a grave new directive for all aid organisations and civilians.
Protected bats halt Lincolnshire council tree work
Natural England halts Lincolnshire County Council's tree safety work after discovering protected bat roosts. The council faces delays and unexpected costs in managing roadside trees.
Police probe as historic White Horse landmark is vandalised
Wiltshire Police launch investigation after the ancient Cherhill White Horse, a protected monument, is illegally altered with a red cross, sparking local outrage and a heritage crime probe.
Bats Block Ricky Gervais's £6M Mansion Renovation Plans
Ricky Gervais's plans for a luxury renovation of his £6 million countryside mansion, including a special 'bat loft', have been thwarted by a lengthy planning battle with local council.
Tribunal: Gender-Critical Beliefs Protected Under Law
In a landmark judgment, an employment tribunal has ruled that gender-critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act 2010, upholding the right of women to express their views on sex and gender without fear of discrimination.
Eco-firm boss trashes wildflower meadow, flees UK
Multi-millionaire eco-firm boss David Sparrow sparks fury after being filmed ripping up a protected wildflower meadow in Berkshire. The 'hypocrite' entrepreneur, who promotes green living, has since LEFT the country following a massive public outcry.
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