Natural World

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

Are so-called ‘ugly’ endangered animals being neglected in favour of cute, fluffy ones because they don’t conform to human standards of beauty?

Gondolas have been left stranded and water ambulances are unable to navigate some Venice canal routes as forecasters warn of another drought