In defence of zoos: how captivity helps conservation
The best modern zoos focus on conservation, education and research – not entertainment.
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Giraffes aren’t dangerous – but they will soon be endangered
The latest trophy hunting furore should at least raise the profile of Africa’s forgotten megafauna.
The night is full of animal life, but scientists know very little about it
Humans have long struggled to understand the nocturnal world. As environmental change becomes increasingly acute, understanding their lives has never been more critical.
Why we need to save the Chief Operating Officer
Now you see them, now you don’t: what’s behind the vanishing COO phenomenon?
Japan’s ivory market is no longer a threat to elephant populations – here’s why
Japan was one of the world’s largest ivory markets – research explains why the country is no longer a key destination for the product.
Environmental regulations likely to be first casualties in post‑pandemic recovery
As governments race to revive economic growth, expect a bonfire of green tape.
Insect trafficking poses a risk to wildlife and human health
Wildlife trafficking extends to areas like ant smuggling and illegal trade
What will happen when the Pope meets the Patriarch?
After more than a millenium, Pope Francis I will meet the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. They will have plenty to talk about.
How we revealed the life story of PG Tips chimp – written in her bones
The study allowed researchers to assess the impact of changing zoo practices over the last 50 years.
Thousands of badgers being farmed in South Korea could be a disease risk
New research investigates a poorly known wildlife trade.
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