Discover how trees use sugar as natural antifreeze to prevent freezing, and learn about frost cracks, a winter phenomenon where sudden temperature drops cause trunks to split with explosive sounds.
In Stoke-on-Trent, a resident discovers the subtle awakening of wildlife through attentive listening, identifying birds like starlings and sparrows amidst urban terraces.
Ken Johnson recounts his harrowing experience when a massive black bear moved into his basement, creating months of fear and absurd wildlife encounters.
Venice faces an unprecedented invasion of warty comb jellyfish, devouring fish stocks and disrupting the fragile lagoon ecosystem, driven by climate change and cargo ship ballast water.
Critically endangered Guthega skinks in Victoria's Alpine National Park are set to welcome new births after a successful captive breeding program, offering hope for the species' survival.
Bushfires in Victoria have devastated crucial habitats, pushing endangered species like the eastern bristlebird to the brink. Wildlife teams are assessing the damage, but the full scale of the catastrophe remains unknown.
New research reveals polar bears in Norway's Svalbard archipelago have increased body fat despite rapid sea ice loss, adapting by hunting land prey like reindeer and walruses.
Marine researchers off California's central coast have documented an extremely rare sighting of a waved albatross, a critically endangered species typically confined to tropical waters near the Galapagos Islands.
The UK government is funding research into a contraceptive pill for invasive grey squirrels as part of a new strategy to protect native red squirrels and woodlands.
Molly Burkett MBE, a pioneering wildlife rehabilitator, author, and campaigner who founded one of Britain's longest-running private wildlife centres, has died aged 93.
Somerset residents face devastating floods as climate change brings intense rainfall. Emergency pumps and dredging efforts struggle to protect homes, with fears of long-term abandonment.
Skomer Island in Wales is recruiting volunteers for free accommodation roles to help monitor puffins and other wildlife as part of vital conservation efforts.
The Bronx Zoo's new baby pygmy slow loris, an endangered species, has become a viral sensation online with its adorable appearance sparking delight among animal lovers worldwide.
A critically endangered Amur leopard cub named Zeya has been revealed to the public for the first time at Dartmoor Zoo in Devon, marking a significant conservation milestone for the world's rarest big cat species.
Critically endangered Guthega skinks in Victoria's Alpine National Park are expected to welcome new births following a successful captive breeding initiative, offering hope for the species' survival amid climate threats.
A new study reveals that the mere scent of predators like lynx significantly reduces deer browsing on young trees, providing a natural solution for forest regeneration and supporting reintroduction debates.
New research reveals the scent of predators like lynx significantly reduces deer browsing on young trees, offering a natural tool for forest regeneration and supporting reintroduction debates.
A loggerhead sea turtle named Pyari, who lost a flipper after a predator attack, has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean following rehabilitation at a Florida marine centre, now tracked via satellite.
Utah wildlife officials confirm three gray wolves were lethally removed in a delisted area where state law permits management to prevent breeding populations, sparking conservation outrage.
A live television broadcast covering the tranquilisation of a mountain lion in San Francisco took an unexpected turn when a coyote wandered into the shot, highlighting the city's unique urban wildlife.
A Siberian tiger has been filmed raiding a village in China, killing and eating a pet dog. Authorities have implemented safety measures as wildlife ventures closer to human settlements during winter.
The Environment Agency has escalated flood alerts to severe warnings in multiple regions, with heavy rainfall and high tides posing significant risks to communities and infrastructure.
A preliminary report indicates 19-year-old Piper James was bitten by dingoes before and after her death on K'gari, with evidence suggesting drowning. The Queensland government plans to euthanise 10 dingoes linked to the incident, raising conservation conc
Australian authorities euthanised six dingoes on K'gari following a backpacker's death, sparking outrage from Indigenous groups and warnings from wildlife experts about genetic risks.
The Scottish Parliament has voted to make swift bricks mandatory in all new dwellings, aiming to help declining swift populations and other cavity-nesting birds.
A loyal pit bull named Sherru remained by his teenage owner's body for four days in freezing Himalayan conditions, enduring snowstorms without food or movement.
A rescue dog named Teddy, who spent four years confined to a cage, experiences his first joyful beach visit, captured in a touching TikTok video by his new owner documenting the canine's emotional recovery journey.
A male great spotted woodpecker in West Dartmoor, Devon, has been using an electrical junction box for territorial drumming, offering a unique twist on its natural behaviour.
A young mountain lion was tranquilised and captured in San Francisco's Pacific Heights after roaming residential streets for over 30 hours. Officials plan to relocate the animal to a natural habitat.
Photographer Rodney Dekker captures stunning video of a massive influx of lion's mane jellyfish washing ashore across Port Phillip Bay, from Altona to Blairgowrie, creating an incredible natural spectacle.