Wildlife

Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs

Heads of 32 charities warn proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss

Helena Horton Environment reporter

09, Apr, 2025 @6:00 AM

Birdwatch: The wader with a muddy name whose numbers are in steep decline

Black-tailed godwits’ scientific name means ‘muddy muddy’, a moniker that doesn’t do justice to their elegance

Stephen Moss

09, Apr, 2025 @5:00 AM

Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts

Northeast Atlantic mackerel populations depleted, and Good Fish Guide says shoppers should look for other options

Helena Horton Environment reporter

09, Apr, 2025 @4:00 AM

Massive swarms of bogong moths once resembled rain clouds – then their numbers crashed to earth

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

Petra Stock

08, Apr, 2025 @3:00 PM

It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge | Bob Brown

Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender

Bob Brown

08, Apr, 2025 @3:00 PM

The de-extinction of the dire wolf – is Jurassic Park really happening?

These wolves were extinct for 10,000 years. Now, the DNA of their ancestors has brought them back to life. Should we be thrilled or terrified that these carnivores are back in action?

08, Apr, 2025 @2:52 PM

Country diary: There’s no better plasterer than a nuthatch | Nic Wilson

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire: I’m watching one prepare her nest, daubing and filling every gap with whatever claggy muck she can get her bill on

Nic Wilson

08, Apr, 2025 @4:30 AM

Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas

Eva Corlett in Wellington

07, Apr, 2025 @8:31 PM

A high-flying visitor – the wondrous far eastern curlew – faces fresh threat in NT wetlands haven

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

Lisa Cox

07, Apr, 2025 @3:00 PM

Earless dragons were presumed extinct in Australia – now Daisy and Kip have sniffed out 13 of them

Zoos Victoria wildlife detection dogs uncovered the ‘bloody gorgeous’ reptiles in return for treats and cuddles

Petra Stock

07, Apr, 2025 @3:00 PM

Gopher tortoises find new home on Florida coast after astonishing journey to flee hurricane

‘Everybody in the ecosystem benefits from gopher tortoises being there,’ says ranger at park where the animals settled

Richard Luscombe in Miami

07, Apr, 2025 @11:00 AM

‘We made everything bear-proof’: the Italian village that learned to love its bears

By learning to live with its ursine neighbours, mountainous Pettorano sul Gizio has drawn tourists and new residents, bucking a trend of rural decline

Phoebe Weston

07, Apr, 2025 @9:00 AM