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Reproduction is ‘very rare’ for a humpback male, study of South Pacific whales finds

Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty

Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique to the continent, including the endangered Taita falcon, which nests on high cliffs, and the greater kestrel, which…

South Africa’s succulents – small, fleshy, green plants sometimes shaped like roses or stars, and often found peeping out between rocks in dry areas – are sought after by an increasingly international collector market.

Lightwood, Derbyshire: Lightwood, Derbyshire: Shine it on a simple green plant like moss or saxifrage and they become glittering, baroque jewels

It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas and New Year period. But could we be in for something different as summer draws to a close?

At least 188 injured as tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.

The president’s ban on offshore oil and gas drilling perfectly encapsulates his top-down legacy on energy.

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has succeeded Valencia in Spain as the European Green Capital, thanks to its efforts in sustainability and environmental preservation. The city, which is constantly growing, aims to become climate neutral by 2030.