Conservation

Conservationists tell the public not to worry: sharks will not go on the rampage

Footage captured in Indonesia's Sulawesi island shed light on life in Bogani Nani rainforest.

Understanding biodiversity of creatures of the deep will aid conservation efforts.

The cat battle took place in Russia's far east.

Half of farmed fish have deformed earbones, which reduces their hearing by up to 50%.

The at-risk Mexican red-crowned parrot is making a healthy new home in California and Texas

The Indonesian department for immigration said it will investigate the comments made by the Hollywood star.

Guantánamo Bay could be converted into marine research centre in the battle against climate change.

Panda managed to fend for himself this winter in Shaanxi Province, munching through 50kg of bamboo every day.

Killing off top predators creates an unsustainable banquet for rest of food chain, study found

Ramsey was visiting the zoo to raise awareness of elephant and rhino poaching.

Conservationists hope that the Year of the Monkey will put the spotlight on the threat to primates.

Conservation needs the income from hunting to continue protecting species, and guidelines have been drawn up.

Scientists are successfully finding 'extinct' species of giant tortoises on Galapagos.

Understanding diet of an endangered population of killer whales will aid conservation.

Getting giant pandas to mate is notoriously difficult – so giving them a choice of partners is the way forward.

Experts say placeholder technique to prevent red wolves from being wiped out is helping.

Seven healthy puppies born by IVF following embryos transferred to host female dog.

The businessman behind brands North Face and Esprit, died of acute hypothermia after falling into a lake.

A new report shows that 27% of UK bird species are now of 'highest conservation concern'.

Group of 22 healthy Tasmanian Devils sent home to save species from cancer that threatens them with extinction.

Scientists in China find how pandas say 'I love you', 'I'm hungry' and 'go away'.

Eagle makes record-breaking flight in Dubai to highlight the plight of endangered birds.

Conservationists have welcomed decision to guarantee wildlife trophies are obtained in lawful ways.

Each recycled smartphone can protect 40 square miles of forest containing elephants, chimpanzees and gorillas.

As instances of human-animal conflict increase the country has decided to issue legal hunting permits to cull its desert elephants.

Emergency three-year action plan to save lemurs from extinction.

Biologists' top finds of previously unknown species discovered in recent years.

Permit to hunt endangered animal auctioned to raise money for wildlife conservation in Africa.