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Decimated by relentless drought, the population of the Australian insect is recovering but remains fragile

Eladio Fernandez was rewarded after an arduous hike up a Haitian mountain, following in the footsteps of the Swedish botanist who last saw the fragrant flower in 1925

Spider scientists are an optimistic crowd. Perhaps it’s just that we see things from a different angle to arachnophobes. If you don’t believe me, look up Theridion grallator. Researchers from my field call this Hawaiian species the happy-face spider because of the smile-like curves on its back.

A FAMILY of beavers are set to be reintroduced into Loch Lomond, signalling the species return to the iconic loch after hundreds of years of absence.

Logro the Elephant regularly visits inhabitants of Tchébloguhé village in central Ivory Coast. Locals (who named him Logro) have developed various theories to explain his presence in the area. Some believe his mother died, while others think he's one of their ancestors reincarnated. Our Observer believes that Logro spends time…

Guardian programs offer one example of how governments can work with Indigenous peoples

Ing-Marie Persson, who lead primate management at the zoo for three decades, said the killings of her beloved 'family' were deplorable and that zoo officials should have stunned the chimpanzees so they could be brought back

Thanks to conservation efforts, there’s been some good news of late when it comes to Southern California’s population of bighorn sheep.