Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Scaredy cats? Wild animals fear humans more than lions, study finds
The sound of ‘super predator’ human voices instils more terror around the waterhole than the big cats’ roar, researchers discover
‘Humans everywhere’: lions cling on in Ethiopia’s last patches of wilderness
‘It’s not just the lions that are under pressure, it’s biodiversity in general,’ warn conservationists, amid a rapidly expanding human population
Tourism boost for local communities as Big Five introduced in KZN reserve
The Babanango Game Reserve has been rewilding the area, with lions recently added to the mix after over a century.
Watch What Happens When a Young Elephant Approaches 12+ Lions
This video brings us right into the heart of Kenya, Africa, the Masai Mara National Reserve. We see a large pride of lions resting quietly under a tree just before a young elephant comes from behind it.
Seen on safari: 20 lions squeeze onto river bank to drink
A pride of 20 lions squeezed together to drink water from a small stream in the Sand River in South Africa’s MalaMala Game Reserve, create quite an image.
Watch: Baboons Hang on to Bridge for Dear Life to Avoid Lions
This troop of baboons found themselves stuck several feet in the air, surrounded by lions. With nowhere to go, they eventually outsmarted the lions in the funniest of ways!
Return of the lions: Large protected areas in Africa attract apex predator
It’s a critical time for lion conservation as the species declines across Africa. Globally, the lion population has dropped by 43% over the past 21 years. But some African lion populations are increasing, with the big cats spotted after years of absence in parks in Mozambique and Chad.
‘Extinct’ lion spotted in Chad national park
A lion has been spotted in Chad’s Sena Oura National Park, where the big cats have not been seen since 2004 and were believed to be extinct until now.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.