The news from Down Under has been tough to watch these past few weeks, but there is hope in amongst all of the destruction.
It’s estimated that well over a billion animals have died during the latest round of Australian bushfires, with the long-term survival of some species now under threat.
Biologist Cole du Plessis has some interesting, but effective, methods of bringing wild dogs together to preserve the species.
More than 40% of insect species around the world are declining, and a third are classed as endangered. That might not sound too terrifying, but the effects will be widespread.
Australia has been plagued by out-of-control bushfires, reducing the air to a thick apocalyptic haze that blocks out the sun.
TIME has revealed its ‘Person of the Year’ for 2019, and I would suggest that many of us saw this one coming.
Scientists from the UK and Australia are harnessing the power of sound to encourage fish to return to the Great Barrier Reef.
National Geographic is known for incredible natural photojournalism, and this year was no exception. Here are some standout pictures from the year.
A heroic ranger in the Kruger Park took down five heavily armed poachers, one of whom had a rifle pointed in his direction.
A new research paper reports that the world may have already crossed a number of climate tipping points, placing us in a state of planetary emergency.
How about some stunning photos of the natural world to brighten your day? Don’t mind if I do.
I don’t know much about American football, but even I’m aware of the rivalry between Harvard and Yale, and the importance of their annual match.
Social media is full of big cat selfies, but does your visit really help contribute towards the preservation of a free-ranging South African cheetah species?
National Geographic is making sure that this summer’s visitors make the most of what we have on offer. Locals should take note, too.
This is your moment to save the planet and create a real life meme at the same time. While you’re at it, spice up your office.
A research team visiting the Mosquitia rainforest found a species new to science, and several species previously thought extinct.
The annual contest showcasing the best in environmental photography has come to a close, with a young South African honoured for his work.
Some stories are harder to tell than others, and the team who made ‘Stroop’ certainly embarked on an emotional rollercoaster these past few years.
Those in favour of trophy hunting like to talk about the conservation benefits, whilst those opposed argue that the positive impact is minimal. Let’s see where Trevor stands.
Pornhub cares, which is why they want to make it easier for you to watch porn and save the environment at the same time.
The Shark Spotters programme has a good handle on how many great white sharks are in the area, and the last 18 months paint a worrying picture.
The ‘Salmon Cannon’ is the equivalent of a waterslide for fish that takes them on the ride of their lives.
Off the coast of Mexico, a criminal enterprise is using a type of fish bladder to launder money and run amok. These guys want to stop them.
An indigenous media group has shared rare footage of a member of the Awá people, in order to raise awareness about the effects of deforestation.
You can now go on safari from your living room with this live stream wildlife channel that tracks your favourite animals.
One of Namibia’s most beloved elephants has been killed by trophy hunters, and the circumstances behind his death don’t quite add up.
The Extinction Rebellion is planning on protesting at Wimbledon, and security is on high alert.
The ocean surrounding Cape Town is so polluted that chemicals are now accumulating in the flesh of fish.
Every time one of these elusive cats is seen around Cape Town – usually somewhere in and around Table Mountain – we are reminded of the close proximity in which they live to us.
37 plant species have gone extinct in the Western Cape since 1900, making us one of “the hot spots for plant extinction on the planet”.