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KFRI launches study on beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus suspected of causing vehicle fires. Beetle is feared to become a pest to natural rubber trees. Research to focus on managing ecological threats & potential maintenance of beetle & its responses to fuel pipes. Ethanol blended petrol seen as underlying cause. Abrupt climatic…

Italians are fighting an invasion of predatory blue crabs with an attitude borne of centuries of culinary making do: If you can’t beat them, eat them

Almost two out of every five species of wild bird are of conservation concern across Europe, according to an updated and comprehensive assessment of their population status. That means these species are declining and becoming more scarce across the continent. Among the birds of conservation concern are some familiar species,…

VAST areas of fungi are being wiped out in Scotland by overly keen foragers who are being urged to only pick what they need by the national forestry…

Shark control measures provoke backlash while swimming remains mostly banned at Nouméa beaches after fatal attack

A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world – and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.

Wildlife experts fear spread could devastate native bees, which the hornets dismember and eat

Flying foxes, India's largest species of bats, spend 7% of their day-roosting time being vigilant of their environment and predators. A study of three colonies in Assam's Barak Valley found that the mammals remain alert to their surroundings while sleeping 82% of the time. Human threats, such as hunting and…

Albatross are among the world’s largest flying birds, with wingspans that can stretch beyond a remarkable three metres. These majestic animals harness ocean winds to travel thousands of kilometres in search of food while barely flapping their wings.