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‘Shock’ treatment to plants to stimulate growth

Millions of common green darner dragonflies are migrating across Lake Michigan on their journey from Canada to the Gulf Coast and looking for a place their larvae can survive.

A tiny railway halt is the gateway to an idyllic stroll ending at a flower-shrouded pub

Conservation groups say plan contains no meaningful action to address bird’s key threat of native forest logging

Herpetofaunal survey in South Wayanad Forest Division recently concluded, identifying 67 reptile & 59 amphibian species, incl. 4 amphibians & 3 reptiles spotted for first time. 48 amphibians & 21 reptiles are endemic to Western Ghats. Over 100 volunteers & 70 frontline staff took part. Survey recorded Starry Night Frog,…

New genetic research has reignited the controversy over which type of creature was the first to branch off the evolutionary tree from the common ancestor of all animals

London Wildlife Trust asks volunteers to seek out endangered beetles’ strongholds

Exclusive: Decision comes after Guardian Australia revealed Australian Antarctic Division planned to cancel or delay science projects

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs, including wild horses, a tired falcon and a hungry snake

Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it.

Analysis of thousands of species finds some invertebrates and plants also getting smaller, while others are increasing in body size