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RBG Kew Says AI Could Revolutionise the Fight Against Plant Extinction

A landmark report from RBG Kew suggests AI could transform plant conservation, helping scientists assess extinction risks, discover previously unknown species and unlock the secrets hidden within millions of botanical specimens collected over centuries

by Nick Ames

English League Champions Arsenal Donate Socks to Help Rescue Donkeys

Arsenal donate socks from first-team players to animal welfare charity Redwings, to protect donkeys receiving treatment

by Nick Ames

Bumblebees Have Similar Problem Solving Skills as Elephants and Chimpanzees

Bumblebees are the latest species known to use tools to solve a problem, following an experiment that identified reasoning and […]

by Nick Ames

World’s Rarest Great Ape – the Tapanuli Orangutan – Faces Fresh Extinction Threat

The Tapanuli orangutan, identified as a distinct species less than a decade ago, could be pushed closer to extinction

by Nick Ames

From Dugongs to Oryx: Abu Dhabi Strengthens Global Biodiversity Efforts

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a new agreement with the International Union for Conservation of Nature […]

by Staff Writer

Wildlife to Replace Historical Figures on UK Banknotes

Native species of mammals, birds, insects, amphibians and fish have all been shortlisted as replacement on UK banknotes

by Nick Ames

Jason Statham’s Latest Opponent? A Protected Newt

Hollywood hardman Jason Statham, famous for battling screen villains in movies such as The Expendables, may have met an opponent […]

by Nick Ames

Happy the Elephant Who Provoked Legal Case Dies in New York Zoo

An Asian elephant named Happy who was the subject of a pioneering law suit and contributed to human understanding of […]

by Nick Ames

Careem’s Seeds for Lebanon Initiative Delivers Emergency Food Aid

As Lebanon continues to grapple with one of the most severe humanitarian crises in its recent history, Careem has launched […]

by Staff Writer

Europe’s Ocean Temperatures Hit Record Highs as Marine Heatwaves Surge

According to a new report 86% of Europe’s waters experienced strong marine heatwaves in 2025

by Nick Ames