The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative
In an astonishing victory, a massive brown bear weighing approximately 1,200lbs has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2024 at Alaska's Katmai National Park, triumphing despite sporting a significant jaw injury.
An American investigator has detected unexplained underwater sounds in Loch Ness using specialist equipment, reigniting hopes of solving the legendary mystery. Exclusive details reveal the fascinating discovery.
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
New research reveals how encounters with birds like the white-plumed honeyeater profoundly impact human wellbeing and meaning in life, offering vital lessons for our disconnected world.
New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.
Groundbreaking research reveals how migrating hoverflies are using offshore oil and gas installations as crucial rest stops during their remarkable trans-North Sea journeys between the UK and Europe.
In a heart-stopping rescue operation, HM Coastguard teams performed a miraculous cliffside mission to save a stranded dog clinging to a narrow ledge after falling 300 feet in Cornwall.
Meet the adorable rescue animals across UK shelters urgently seeking loving families. From playful pups to gentle cats, discover their heartwarming stories and learn how you can give them a second chance.
As Australia's notorious magpie swooping season begins, cyclists emerge as primary targets with reported attacks rising. Experts warn of increased aggression during breeding season and share essential safety tips for pedestrians and riders alike.
US authorities are spending staggering sums housing dangerous alligators in a specialised Everglades facility, raising questions about costs and conservation.
Shocking discovery in Swiss Alps as experienced hikers stumble upon two bodies in remote location, prompting major search operation and international investigation.
A rescue mission in Victoria's Alpine National Park turns to tragedy as two experienced hikers are found dead on Mount Feathertop during severe weather conditions.
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Exclusive: Revolutionary conservation study using cutting-edge technology uncovers never-before-seen behaviours of threatened Asian elephants, offering new hope for species survival.
Former My Kitchen Rules star Pete Evans shares extraordinary footage of his pet magpie perching on the dinner table and helping itself to food during a family meal.
This week's most captivating wildlife moments feature a rare sighting of a shy polar bear in Norway, mesmerising flocks of whirling waders, and a spectacular pilchard migration off South Africa's coast.
Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.
Samantha Boyd's upstate New York property revealed a shocking animal hoarding case with 170 animals living in squalor, exposing the thin line between rescue and neglect.
Dramatic footage captures the moment a massive sea lion chased terrified swimmers and sunbathers from a popular California beach, with wildlife experts warning of increasing marine mammal aggression.
A devastating rockfall incident in Yosemite National Park claims the life of a Los Angeles-based climber from Texas during an ascent of the iconic El Capitan formation.
A miraculous rescue story unfolds in the Australian Outback as three-year-old Augustus 'Gus' is found unharmed after spending 16 hours alone in remote wilderness, sparking massive emergency response.
Renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is set to receive America's highest civilian honour from President Joe Biden, recognising her six decades of groundbreaking wildlife research and conservation work.
The ghost of Pablo Escobar continues to haunt Colombia as his imported hippos, once private zoo attractions, now threaten ecosystems and public safety in a growing environmental crisis.
In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.
Exclusive underwater photography captures intimate moments with humpback whales in their natural habitat, offering unprecedented insight into the lives of these majestic marine mammals.
A lion cub orphaned during the Ukraine conflict has been safely relocated to a UK zoo after a remarkable international rescue mission, capturing hearts nationwide.
A rescue cat named Bear broke hearts when he packed his favourite toy into a suitcase as his new owner prepared to travel, revealing his fear of being abandoned again.
A remarkable praying mantis discovery in Mousehole, Cornwall has left wildlife experts baffled as the tropical insect appears thousands of miles from its natural habitat during unusual warm spell.