The Latest Breaking News on Nature

Once-common marsupial inching close to extinction across Australia, scientists warn

Cane toad invasion blamed for most of the species decline

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Right Hand Fork Experiment: USGS field test finds native trout rebound; model points to strong long-term recovery

In a significant ecological restoration project, researchers dedicated four years to successfully eliminate invasive brown trout from Right Hand Fork. Monitoring the fish population for a decade before removing the non-native species allowed them to introduce cutthroat trout eggs and young fish afterward. Remarkably, within six years, the native trout…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Whale of a job over, rotting carcass removed from beach

A huge humpback whale that washed ashore at a popular capital city beach on Monday has been removed after attracting large crowds and circling sharks.

AAP · Oct 1

Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route

The trains may be running late, but the Western Slopes project is already attracting birds and insects on lands around the high-speed railway

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Zoo Fire Plan Saves Animals: staff defy order, protect 200 at Mogo; park later helps native wildlife

On New Year's Eve, Mogo Wildlife Park bravely faced the Clyde Mountain fire by implementing its fire-defence strategy. While smaller animals were relocated to safety, larger species found refuge in secure areas. Miraculously, all residents of the park emerged unscathed from the bushfires. Following necessary repairs, Mogo reopened in February…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows

Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Country diary: The land here is scarred from a year of hard weather – now what will winter hold?

Camborne, Cornwall: There will be more storms like Goretti and more fires next summer, but we can make the landscape more resilient

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

The rare seabird colony hit by bird flu and extreme weather recovering at UK beauty spot

The UK’s second-rarest breeding seabird has experienced significant long-term declines across the country

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Ukrainian Influencer Sits on Endangered Sea Turtle as It Lays Eggs in Oman, Prompting Legal Action After Viral Video

Oman's Environment Authority says it has taken legal action after photos appeared to show a Ukrainian tourist sitting on a nesting turtle at Ras Al Hadd. He has apologised.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Australia replanted a former runway in the Daintree with 24,500 trees

Restoration efforts are underway for a former airstrip at Cow Bay in the Daintree Rainforest. Approximately 24,500 trees are being planted to reconnect fragmented habitats for wildlife. The project particularly aims to support the endangered Southern Cassowary and various rare species. Additionally, it will enhance water quality and assist in…

The Times of India · Sep 29