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Over 1,000 volunteers buried cotton underwear across Switzerland to help scientists measure soil biological activity. Gardens decomposed fastest, lawns slowest, revealing land management's impact on soil life.
A new BBC Earth documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough showcases the hunting strategies of Portia spiders, which can leap up to 50 times their body length, and cooperative sardine-feeding …
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson draws a direct line between former President Trump and the escalating consequences of the climate crisis, sparking commentary on the intersection of politics …
A 2026 update confirms grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states continue to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, reflecting ongoing conservation efforts and legal status.
Louisiana will open its first recreational alligator hunt since 1962, offering up to 5,000 permits as the state's alligator population has recovered from fewer than 100,000 to about 3 million.
A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, the second native mammal species known to have contracted the virus. Meanwhile, researchers are being evacuated from a sub-Antarctic …
A red fox's extraordinary hearing allows it to plunge headfirst through deep snow with precision to capture hidden voles, as shown in BBC Earth's Planet Earth II footage.
A deadly flash flood in Nepal's Himalayan valleys has reignited warnings from climate policy experts that global heating, driven largely by wealthy nations, is making high-altitude disasters more frequent and …
The Trump administration's decision to rescind the 'roadless rule' could accelerate extinction for over 400 endangered species, affecting millions of acres of habitat and thousands of miles of rivers.
A former dumping ground for canal dredgings in Cheshire has been transformed into the best place in Britain for the rare black-necked grebe, now hosting 64% of the country's breeding …
A new documentary on grizzly bear 399 highlights a stark reality of cub survival: adult male grizzlies pose a greater threat to cubs than other dangers in the wild.
New BBC Earth footage narrated by Helena Bonham-Carter reveals how ocean pollution is pushing whales to adapt their hunting methods, while a mother bear risks dangerous rapids to find food …
British berry growers report a 6% rise in this year's harvest compared to 2025's already large crop, thanks to investment in climate-resilient irrigation despite heatwaves and water shortages.
After a stretch of unusually pleasant weather, coastal Southern California is facing stickier air and a surge in mosquitoes, a shift that meteorologists say fits broader trends toward more humid …
Elmo, Abby, and Nina embark on an African safari in a new Sesame Street special, visiting a Kenyan elephant sanctuary after adopting an orphaned elephant online. The program premieres October …
New BBC Earth footage highlights six remarkable orca behaviors, showing how these highly social predators coordinate attacks, outsmart prey, and demonstrate intelligence that continues to fascinate marine biologists.
A summer of lethal temperatures and wildfires across Europe has exposed a widening gap between voters demanding climate action and political leaders reluctant to confront the long-term choices global heating …
Even low levels of traffic noise can wipe out the psychological benefits people gain from listening to birdsong, according to new research.
Henry Astor revived heritage wheat varieties on his Cotswolds farm to boost biodiversity, seeing a rise in birds, insects, and wildflowers.
The Australian government has approved a plan to create a large koala national park in New South Wales that will protect threatened species and cap logging, but the inclusion of …
