Natural World

Weather modification is being used to make rain in the driest, hottest parts of the world but cloud seeding could also tackle floods in the future say scientists

Whether you think they’re cool or creepy, reptiles are essential for global biodiversity but a fifth face extinction – wiping out 16 billion years of evolution in our lifetime. Here’s why we should all love our scaly friends

Fewer than 300 members of the rarest big cats exist but their population has swelled with the birth of the adorable Amur Leopard twins

Plasticosis is disfiguring seabirds of all ages who accidentally eat plastic polluting the world’s oceans

The 10-million-pound seaweed blob which spans thousands of miles is a threat to beaches and human health from toxic emissions

Colombia plans to move 70 hippos from Pablo Escobar’s former ranch to two other countries as part of a plan to control their booming population

Campaigners are urging the public to ‘stop buying tickets for shows’ as 33 wild dolphins are caught alive for aquariums and parks

It’s hoped the robot elephant – created by artists who supply pachyderm statues for Dubai Shopping Festival – will phase out elephant abuse across India

We were overwhelmed by the number of stunning entries for UAE nature photo competition but there could only be one winner