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Saving The Endangered Bonobos: The World’s Forgotten Apes

From broken forest homes to reserves that are beacons of hope, can bonobos, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, cling on to survival?

by Sarah Freeman

10 Vaquitas Left: Extinction Alert Raised For World’s Smallest Marine Mammal

A new study suggests only 10 critically endangered vaquitas are left in the wild, prompting an extinction alert

by Nick Ames

Could Coral Save The Maldives? Here’s How To Play a Part on Your Next Beach Adventure

Coral in the Maldives is at risk from rising sea temperatures and pollution but marine biologist Katelyn Hegarty-Kelly says there are ways we can all do our bit to save this precious ecosystem

by Katelyn Hegarty-Kelly

5 Ways To Enjoy and Protect Abu Dhabi’s Magical Mangroves

July 26th welcomes International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, so let’s jump knee deep into the salty swamps that protect not only the atmosphere but also our coastlines

by Michelle Kuehn

How Science-Based Tech Could Save Our Seas

As Marine Week kicks off, we take a look at some of the tech projects being developed around the world to cool our oceans – but could they have unintended consequences on the world’s seas?

by Maz Fletcher

Deadly Heatwave And Wildfires Rip Through Europe Which Is Set To Get Even Hotter

Fossil fuel emissions must be reduced to counter deadly climate-change-induced heatwave and wildfires, say scientists

by Nick Ames

Deep Impact: How Nasa Protects Us From Giant Asteroids Hurtling Towards Earth

Every day NASA tracks thousands of asteroids – some the size of sky scrapers, houses and buses – to ensure they don’t come too near Earth and has even carried out a mission to successfully divert a huge space rock

by Nick Ames

Green Guardians Of The Galaxy: The Uncertain Future Of Our Rainforests Revealed

Indigenous stewardship, plant-based diets and quitting fossil fuels for good are key to safeguarding our remaining rainforests which are the lungs of the planet

by Sarah Freeman

White Rhinos Return To Democratic Republic of Congo

The reintroduction of a crash of white rhinos heralds plans for national breeding programme

by Nick Ames