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Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
June 10, 2026'Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife'
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.
June 10, 2026Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.
June 9, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
June 9, 2026Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
June 8, 2026'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.
June 5, 2026'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire
The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.
June 5, 2026Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.
May 25, 2026Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland.
May 24, 2026Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
May 16, 2026Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
May 10, 2026Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
May 10, 2026Researchers discover where coyote who made epic swim to Alcatraz really came from
"Floyd" swam two miles - twice as far as first thought- through the cold, choppy waters of the San Francisco Bay.
May 6, 2026Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.
April 25, 2026Watch: Black bear caught in net after falling from tree
A black bear in Albany, New York, climbed a tree in a residential neighbourhood and was tranquillised before falling into a net held by wildlife and law enforcement officials.
April 22, 2026South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
April 17, 2026Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia - Reuters
Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia Reuters
April 13, 2026South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.
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Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
Hundreds of twitchers from across the UK are flocking to a seaside town in north Wales to see a "rare" heron. Ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts spotted the western reef heron - more commonly foun
Tackling lithium battery fires on planes
World Service,·09 Jun 2026,·26 mins Available for over a year When we fly we love to take our gadgets with us. But the lithium batteries that power them can catch fire. We find out about a new campa
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
Japanese authorities have sedated and captured a black bear, days after it was spotted roaming around a city near Tokyo. A veterinarian fired a tranquiliser gun at the bear in Utsunomiya, home to hal
Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
A spectacular Southern Lights display has been captured on camera from space. Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir filmed the timelapse from onboard the SpaceX Dragon shuttle. The Southern Lights are just as
Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park
Kenya's former Chief Justice David Maraga has been arrested while protesting against, among other things, what activists are alleging is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wil
'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire
It's been a happy ending for the eggs of an elusive bird that were just inches from the flames of a large wildfire earlier this year. Saved by firefighters during the blaze in Brookeborough, County F
Albany bear rescue: Animal safely captured on Second Ave.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- A black bear that drew a crowd in an Albany neighborhood came down from a tree after wildlife officers tranquilized it and caught it in a net. Related: Bear rescued from tree in
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Bear perched in Albany tree tranquilized, captured
Authorities on Tuesday afternoon reopened a section of Second Avenue in Albany to traffic after a 1-year-old bear perched itself on a tree limb for hours in the residential neighborhood. The cub-sized
Tranquilized bear hangs onto tree as long as possible before falling into net
(WRGB) - It was a surprising sight Tuesday in upstate New York.A bear was spotted lounging in a tree in Albany, forcing officials to shut down nearby streets as a precaution.The bear was sedated and,
David Attenborough's 100th birthday to be celebrated with special BBC programmes
The programmes, alongside a celebratory live event are set for release in May. A series of BBC programmes in celebration of David Attenborough's 100th birthday have been announced, and set for releas
BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three special programmes, the BBC has announced. The corporation will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on 8 May with a week o
BBC unveils slate of shows to celebrate naturalist Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
Secret Garden will celebrate the wildlife on our doorstep UK public service broadcaster the BBC has commissioned a slate of new shows to coincide with the 100th birthday of famed broadcaster and natu
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Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be honoured with three BBC shows
The beloved broadcaster and nature historian will celebrate his centenary on 8 May Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground whe
BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three special programmes, the BBC has announced. The corporation will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on 8 May with a week o