Nature

Trees in the Amazon forest are quietly growing bigger, according to new research that offers a rare bit of good environmental news.

This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest felt like a vivid dream you could step into, haunting, beautiful, and bursting with stories. The competition, run by the Natural History Museum in London, drew an astounding 60,636 entries from 113 countries, and the results showed just how wide-ranging the natural world and human impact on it can be.

Deep in the lush Amazon Basin, where the Guaporé River marks the border between Brazil and Bolivia, scientists have uncovered something truly incredible.

Imagine spotting graceful white storks soaring over London’s skyline or building their iconic giant nests atop city rooftops and tall trees once again.

Greece is making a big splash in ocean conservation with the announcement of two brand-new national marine parks in the stunning Ionian and South Aegean Seas.

For the first time in over 100 years, pine martens have been born in Devon. This marks a major milestone for wildlife conservation in the region and offers a powerful sign of hope for the return of native species across the South West.

Deep beneath the icy crust of Antarctica, on a wind battered island at the edge of the world, scientists have uncovered a stunning relic from Earth’s distant past: a 69 million year old bird fossil, astonishingly well preserved and brimming with secrets.

Imagine easing pain just by gazing at a serene forest, a flowing river, or a lush meadow. Sounds too good to be true? Science says otherwise. A ground breaking neuroimaging study has revealed that watching nature can actually change how the brain processes pain, making it feel less intense.

Imagine pitching your tent in a secluded, untouched wilderness somewhere no camper has been before, while directly contributing to nature restoration. Thanks to a ground breaking initiative by CampWild and the rewilding charity Rewilding Britain, outdoor lovers can now do just that.

Meet the rusty-spotted cat, the world’s tiniest feline and a rare, secretive creature that has just made a surprising appearance in West Bengal, India. Weighing as little as two to three pounds and about the size of a kitten, this miniature marvel is so elusive that most people will never see one in the wild.