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Deforestation poses a serious threat to Sumatra’s orangutans

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Ravens may be even cleverer than we thought

There are an estimated 900,000 fewer elephants in Africa today than in 1979. © Mary Rice/EIA

Ivory smuggling: 9 things you should know

The house spider reduces the number of flies and other insects from houses. © Paul_Cooper/iStock

Americans share their homes with an average of 93 species

Adult desert locusts are able to repair damaged limbs to restore approximately two-thirds of their original strength. © Professor David Taylor

How insects repair their ‘bones’

Woman smells wild flowers © Matthew Roberts

Why nature is good for our health

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

114 World Heritage sites threatened by industry

Long-tailed tits are most usually noticed in small flocks. © Tony Marsh - RSPB

Long-tailed tits benefitted from a mild winter

This golden eagle died after it got caught in a spring trap on a grouse moor in Angus in the east of Scotland. © RSPB Scotland

What is wildlife crime?

Loggerhead turtle hatchlings are at risk from light pollution on tourist beaches. © iStock

Tourist developments are hitting Turkey’s turtle beaches

Governments have been called upon to stop uncontrolled fishing of blue sharks. © Big Wave Productions

The shark in your living room

All images © Tom Gilks/BBC Wildlife

Happy Easter, Sir David Attenborough!

<> on November 7, 2012 in Bath, England.

Ash trees likely to be wiped out in Europe

Grey squirrels have had a catastrophic impact on our native reds – they outcompete them, and spread the lethal squirrel pox virus.

Grey squirrel spread is our fault

A view from below as two giant oceanic manta rays (Manta birostris) soar overhead. Blue Magjic cleaning station, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Time is running out to save rays