Natural World

Blow away the cobwebs and head outdoors to the UAE’s most amazing mountains, beaches, lakes, and glorious natural landscapes 

As we enter a new year, The Ethicalist takes a look back at the climate events that shook 2024, reminding us all of the urgent need for action

A new approach to conservation is urgently needed, say scientists, as the loss of wise, older animals threatens the balance of our ecosystems

While buying a little puppy or kitten for the festive season might seem like a magical idea, local animal welfare volunteers explain why the trend is exacerbating the UAE’s problem with unwanted pets

On ‘World Anteater Day,’ we report on how wildlife underpasses, tracking harnesses and pup rehabilitation could save this endangered Latin American mammal

Coffee consumption continues to climb globally but could climate change mean the end for your cappuccino?

As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Professor Steven Koonin, a leading physicist and author of Unsettled?, stresses that adaptation, alongside technological innovations like geo-engineering, must be part of the solution

The sniffer rats are able to detect pangolin scales, rhino horns and elephant tusks

Does having the ‘occasional’ cheeseburger or slice of meat on your pizza dent your eco-credentials or can you fall off a vegan diet and still show you care for the planet? The Ethicalist investigates…