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Restricted now to the tropical north, the mysterious red goshawk is fast disappearing as a result of climate change and habitat loss

The sawfly’s egg-laying organ, the ovipositor, could help modern surgical techniques

The world's oceans are bearing the brunt of a triple environmental crisis, according to the European Union's Earth monitors: global warming, pollution and declining biodiversity. The EU Copernicus programme warns that Africa's coasts, buffeted by marine heatwaves and rising sea levels, are especially vulnerable.

Statistics for the 2025 breeding season show almost two in three attacks are on cyclists. But there are measures to avoid their wrath

The caterpillars are hard to spot, measuring close to an inch and easily blending into trees

Pioneering scientist whose breakthrough studies of chimpanzees changed how the animals were perceived and led to greater protection

If successful, method could be used to support long-term conservation of species vulnerable to extinction

Experts are finding new and more humane ways to protect the last 74 southern resident killer whales

The Egyptian mosquito and forest mosquito are carriers of diseases including yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, Zika and dirofilariasis.