Wildlife


Two individuals of Thecacera sesama sp. nov. feeding on a bryozoan.

Tiny nudibranch species discovered in northern Taiwan

A species of sea slug – barely the size of a grain of rice – has been discovered in Taiwan’s waters by scientists
ribbon worm

Scientists discover more than 1,100 new marine species in a single year

ByVictoria HeathMay 19, 2026
From 'ghost sharks' to worms on volcanic seamounts, scientists have discovered a complex array of life beneath the ocean surface
Grindadrap

More than 125 pilot whales killed in first Faroe Islands hunt of 2026

ByVictoria HeathMay 8, 2026
Pods of pilot whales and several Atlantic white-sided dolphins driven into shallow coastal waters and killed on shore
Komodo dragon

Has mass tourism tamed the Komodo dragon

Discover the majesty of the Komodo dragon and learn about Indonesia's efforts to protect its habitat in Komodo National Park.
My Kenyan adventure: Rhino tracking and the Samburu Special Five

My Kenyan adventure: Rhino tracking and the Samburu Special Five

Megan Warrington goes in search of Kenya's wild side – tracking rhinos on foot and exploring rare wildlife in the rugged northern landscapes
How to attract birds to your garden without bird feeders

How to attract birds to your garden without bird feeders

ByGeographical StaffApr 10, 2026
Transform your outdoor space into a thriving bird sanctuary by providing natural food sources and essential habitats
Human activity is pushing red pandas towards extinction

Human activity is pushing red pandas towards extinction

ByGeographical StaffMar 10, 2026
Forests fragmented by new infrastructure and roads are leaving red pandas with nowhere to go, making it harder for them to survive
Blacktip shark

Urban light pollution alters nighttime hormones in sharks, study shows

ByVictoria HeathMar 10, 2026
First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks shows artificial light can disrupt nighttime hormone levels
Orangutan

The top ten most endangered animal species on the planet

ByVictoria HeathFeb 23, 2026
From the vaquita – the world's rarest marine mammal – to the Sumatran rhino, discover the species facing extinction across the world
The 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Open Shortlist

The 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Open Shortlist

ByBryony CottamFeb 18, 2026
From striking landscapes to intimate portraits, these single images represent some of the best global photography from the past year
Tonkin monkey in tree

Baby monkeys spark hope for conservation efforts in Vietnam

ByVictoria HeathFeb 18, 2026
New population census of the critically endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey has confirmed numbers are stable
Untamed Tanzania: Vihann’s adventure

Untamed Tanzania: Vihann’s adventure

From the giant tuskers of Tarangire to the thunder of the Great Migration, safari expert Vihann Van Wyk explores Tanzania
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