Environment

Since 1945, many of Michigan's lake fish species have reduced in size, new research finds.

Indigenous tourism in British Columbia is restoring balance to some of the most spectacular nature on Earth

We go inside the debate on grouse shooting and the perceived benefits of burning heather

We need to restore nature and rewild the world. But who's going to pay for it? James Fair investigates

It’s famous for its annual red crab migration – but where is Christmas Island? And where does its name come from?

Australia’s only shrew has officially been declared extinct, killed off by non-native species introduced by humans.

Researchers have discovered that the elusive Kangaroo Island dunnart, previously thought to be a ground dweller, can climb and shelter in trees.

Scientists are editing the DNA of wild animals, but should these species ever be released into nature? 

While global warming and climate change are often used interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Beki Hooper explains

Quahog clams can live for more than 500 years. A new study of these bivalves reveals what the ocean used to be like – and offers clues of what might happen in the future.

Extracted from the walls of a permafrost tunnel, the revived life forms could help researchers understand more about Earth's changing climate.

The New Zealand public are being urged to help rid country of destructive species to make the country predator-free

It’s ambitious, transformative, and dedicated to finding solutions for our planet’s future – we take a look at the Earthshot Prize 2025.

The researchers wanted to find out how the herbivores' grazing impacts the carbon cycle. Here's what they discovered

Moves to integrate wildlife biodiversity into the built environment are gaining momentum around the world

A new report from World Wildlife Fund Canada paints a grim picture, detailing widespread population declines across bird, fish and mammals and more

Researchers found hundreds of tiny marmalade hoverflies on the remote rig, and most of them were carrying pollen – here's why that's important.

Researchers say what they discovered highlights the remarkable recovery of this once heavily polluted waterway on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois.

When an island gets a dangerous-sounding nickname, such as Snake Island, Anthrax Island or Shark Island, you know it’s probably one to strike off the holiday list, says Helen Pilcher.

Trees are on the move. While they are not exactly uprooting themselves, they are showing remarkable resilience to climate change and shifting their ranges.