Environment

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

There are thousands of islands that are threatened by rising sea levels – these are just some of those that could be lost forever

Using ice cores and underwater drones, scientists found something gliding within the frozen water. They say it changes what we know about how life survives in extreme environments.

Scientists warn of widespread ecological damage as thawing Arctic permafrost turns once-pristine rivers toxic with metals.

Shark meat sold in grocery stores, seafood markets and via online vendors often comes from endangered species and is frequently mislabelled, say researchers.

Once weighing hundreds of kilograms, these enormous riverfish are decreasing in size, highlighting the need for enhanced protection.

A seven-month break from tourism transformed Hawai‘i’s Hanauma Bay into a haven for wildlife, new study reveals.

Losing this important ocean process could have detrimental impacts on coral reefs, fisheries and climate resilience, say researchers.

Rainforests are complex habitats which are inextricably linked to the water cycle – so what happens when there's no rain?

As you move towards the equator, ecosystems become more diverse – but why? Scientists from the University of St Andrews may have found the answer

New research from the US national park shows migrating bison enrich grasslands – boosting plant nutrition, soil health and biodiversity.

If you think the largest national park on Earth is Yellowstone, think again – as it doesn't even come close...

Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are struggling to survive as habitat fragmentation forces them to breed with close relatives, new research shows.

New research shows the highly venomous snakes absorb heavy metals into their scales, helping scientists track urban pollution.

The conservation method of assisted migration, also known as assisted colonisation, is controversial among scientists – but it could be the only option for some species

The strange scat was first seen on a dock in Chesapeake Bay – an enormous estuary on the east coast of the US.

The Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone is one of four new sites in Africa and 26 worldwide, joining the Great Barrier Reef, the Galápagos Islands and Stonehenge.

New research suggests lynx could thrive in Northumberland's Kielder Forest, as well as Galloway and Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

Crested serpent eagles have evolved toxin resistance to invasive cane toads, say researchers.

Feral wallaby populations are growing on the Isle of Man – and native wildlife is suffering, dividing opinion among islanders