Extinction plight of world’s rarest primates revealed
Almost half of all primate species are at risk of extinction with several reduced to barely a few dozen surviving animals, according to a new conservation report. Read More »
Conservation victory as red squirrels return to Aberdeen
Red squirrels are beginning to return to areas of Scotland where they have not been seen for several years. Read More »
Giraffes get GPS in bid to beat poachers
Giraffes in Niger, West Africa, are being fitted with GPS collars in order to help conserve their numbers. Read More »
Sonic the Squirrel banned from riding rollercoaster
A grey squirrel has been banned from riding Alton Towers’ Sonic Spinball ride because he poses a health and safety risk. Read More »
“I spy with my little eye something beginning with g…”
This Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko was recently spotted hanging out by a Texan wildlife photography couple in the Parc National de la Montagne d’Ambre, in Madagascar.
The gecko is so suited to its surroundings, it is nearly impossible to make it out as it poses as a branch by day in order to hide from hungry predators. By night, its ability to camouflage itself enables it to hunt for prey through stealth. Read More »
Galapagos seals set out for warmer waters
For the first time, Galapagos fur seals have set up a colony away from the islands made famous by English naturalist, Charles Darwin. Read More »
Lesbian albatrosses raise chick together
A pair of lesbian albatrosses have amazed birdwatchers in New Zealand by successfully incubating, hatching and raising a chick together. Read More »