Inside Japan's Bear Crisis: A Reporter's Harrowing Visit
A Guardian reporter ventures into a Japanese bear hotspot, revealing the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Discover the shocking encounters and community fears.
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Wild boars shut down A Coruña Airport runway
A herd of wild boars caused major flight disruptions at A Coruña Airport in Spain, forcing diversions and delays. Discover how the incident unfolded and its impact on travellers.
Wild boars cause flight chaos at A Coruña Airport
A herd of wild boars invaded A Coruña Airport's runway, forcing its closure and diverting flights. Discover how the incident unfolded and its impact on travel.
Four killed in Kenya as elephant attacks spark protests
Protests erupt in Kenya after four people are killed by elephants in one week. Experts link the crisis to scarce vegetation and drought. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Kenya: Four killed in elephant attacks, protests erupt
Four people killed by roaming elephants in Kenya spark protests. Experts blame human-wildlife conflict driven by scarce vegetation and drought. Kenya Wildlife Service urges calm.
Paragliders narrowly miss polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park
Two paragliders had a terrifyingly close call, almost landing in a polar bear enclosure at Peak Wildlife Park. Read how staff prepared for a potential tragedy.
Plane slides off runway at snowy Vilnius airport
A LOT Polish Airlines Embraer 170 veered off the runway at Vilnius Airport amid heavy snow. All 67 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Read the latest updates.
Plane slides off runway at Vilnius airport in snow
A LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw slid off the runway at Vilnius Airport amid heavy snowfall. All 67 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Read the latest updates.
Bear attacks elderly couple in Nevada home
An elderly couple in Nevada sustained minor injuries after a bear broke into their home. The incident highlights the importance of securing food sources in bear country. Read the full story.
Game of Thrones editor killed in lion safari attack
Katherine Chappell, a 29-year-old Game of Thrones editor, was mauled by a lion after it lunged through her open car window on a safari near Johannesburg. Read the full investigation.
Two planes miss workers by 14ft in Melbourne
Two passenger jets narrowly avoided construction crews by just 14 feet at Melbourne Airport after runway shortening. Read the shocking safety report details.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two lions after rehoming fails
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Japan sends troops to stop bear attack surge
Japan takes unprecedented action as bear encounters reach crisis levels, with military units deployed to protect communities after over 100 people injured in just six months.
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Private jet skids off runway at Louisville airport
Emergency crews respond to dramatic runway incident at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport as private jet overshoots landing, sparking investigation into aviation safety.
Deadly leopard attack in Rajasthan village kills one
A series of brutal leopard attacks in Rajasthan leaves one dead and several injured, raising critical questions about human-wildlife conflict management in rural India.
Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Canadian man mauled in brutal bear attack
A peaceful afternoon walk turned into a nightmare for a Canadian man after a brutal bear mauling left him with serious injuries in a shocking wildlife encounter.
United Airlines jet in near-miss at LaGuardia Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 narrowly avoided disaster when it came within metres of colliding with another aircraft while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, prompting an urgent FAA investigation.
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Orphaned elephant's joyful milk reaction goes viral
An orphaned elephant calf's ecstatic reaction to receiving his milk bottle has captured hearts worldwide, showcasing the incredible work of wildlife rescuers in Kenya.
Young naturalist documents intimate urban fox observations
A young wildlife enthusiast shares remarkable insights from months of observing an urban fox family, revealing surprising behaviours and unexpected connections in suburban Britain.
Wildlife detectives hunt for missing rare animal with cameras
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.
Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025: Nature's Funniest Moments
From clumsy penguins to photobombing seals, discover the hilarious winners of the 2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards that are bringing joy and conservation awareness worldwide.
Mystery plane skids off Manchester Airport runway
Emergency services rushed to Manchester Airport after an unidentified aircraft veered off the runway during landing, sparking major disruption and leaving aviation experts baffled.
Delta plane in runway near-miss at Atlanta airport
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying runway incident at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport where a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 came dangerously close to another aircraft during takeoff, prompting an urgent FAA investigation into aviation safety proto
Can Britain's vanishing toads be saved from road tragedy?
Britain's common toad populations have plummeted by 70% in 30 years, with roads becoming death traps during migration seasons. Discover the innovative conservation efforts fighting to reverse this catastrophic decline.
Hong Kong Plane Crash: Cathay Pacific Runway Ordeal
Exclusive: Dramatic account of Cathay Pacific flight's runway collision at Hong Kong Airport that left passengers shaken and sparked major safety investigation.
Hong Kong cargo plane skids off runway, fatalities confirmed
A major incident at Hong Kong International Airport as a cargo aircraft overshoots runway during takeoff, resulting in multiple casualties and significant disruption to air traffic.
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