One third of all vertebrate species are exploited by humans
29 June 2023
An analysis reveals that 14,663 species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians are killed for food, kept as pets or used by humans in some way
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Famed abstract artists capture nature as you’ve never seen it before
26 April 2023
The pioneering work of Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian, who trained in the late 19th century, is finally brought into conversation at the Tate Modern in London
Countries agree landmark deal to halt global decline in nature by 2030
19 December 2022
Nations have pledged to "reverse biodiversity loss" by 2030 at the COP15 summit, but campaigners say the deal doesn't do enough to ensure accountability
Stunning winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
17 October 2022
From bees hunting for a mate to a giant sea star procreating, these incredible images are some of the winners in the prestigious wildlife photography competition
UK government to hold back data on state of biodiversity in England
1 August 2022
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has confirmed it will publish a reduced set of biodiversity indicators this year
How to spot wildlife at the beach - and how not to disturb or harm it
26 July 2022
Coastal habitats offer many opportunities for nature spotting, from marine mammals like whales and dolphins, to breeding seabirds and rare wildflowers. Here's how to make the most of your trip to the beach, without harming any wildlife
UK environment watchdog rebukes government for slow action on nature
11 May 2022
Slow progress on the UK’s 25-year environment plan could lead to ecological tipping points such as collapsing fish stocks, says the Office for Environmental Protection
Stunning photograph shows a flower as an insect might see it
13 April 2022
Debora Lombardi's image, shortlisted for the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards, uses a photography technique to show the fluorescence of flowers under UV light, revealing them as insects might see them
Dog waste may harm nature reserve biodiversity by fertilising the soil
7 February 2022
Dogs’ urine and faeces bring large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus into suburban nature reserves, which could be harmful to plant biodiversity
Quiz: Can you identify these UK birds from their songs?
26 August 2021
Stop and listen awhile in any green space, and it probably won’t be too long before you hear birdsong. But how good are you at knowing what you’re listening to?
