Almost 40 per cent of plant and fungi species are at risk of disappearing
Thousands of plant and fungi species may be at of risk extinction even before being discovered by scientists, according to a report by Kew Gardens.
Penguin dies on a Brazilian beach after swallowing a face mask
A Magellanic penguin was found lifeless on a Brazilian beach: in its stomach, an N95 face mask. Researchers believe the animal died from ingesting it.
South Africa wants to breed elephants and other wildlife for meat
The South African government wants to change the Meat Safety Act, allowing for threatened species such as elephants and rhinos to be consumed as food.
Tree goddess Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist protecting the forest
Tulasi Gowda is known as the goddess or encyclopaedia of the forest for her ability to extract seeds from mother trees and regenerate plant species.
Bumblebees are adapting to climate change, but remain in serious danger
Bumblebees can help plants flower more quickly. However, pesticides, parasites and climate change are putting this key species in serious danger.
Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist who takes care of the forest
Tulasi Gowda, walking barefoot through the plantations, can discern the state of budding plants by just touching them lightly.
Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the African farmer who brings water to wild animals, is ready for a new challenge
The story of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the farmer bringing water to animals during droughts, has fascinated many. We asked him about his new project.
100,000 mink to be culled in Spain after testing positive for coronavirus
100,000 mink will be culled in Spain after testing positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Netherlands abandons mink farming completely.
Hundreds of elephants have died in Botswana and no one knows why
Over 350 elephants in Botswana have died in the Okavango Delta region. The cause of this catastrophic die-off is still unknown.
Alaska, a mine threatens thousands of bears’ natural habitat
Pebble Mine, a new mining project in Alaska, threatens the habitat of thousands of brown bears as well as the local fishing industry.