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Most insects discreetly ooze occasional tiny droplets of fluid, but cicadas just secured the title of smallest animal that pees in a jet.

Reduction in insect numbers contributes to drop, and there are declines across more than a third of bird species surveyed

An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards’ genetics – their mitogenome – has revealed that the descendants of these two groups are the leopards found today in South…

While most climate studies focus on heating, surprising new research finds sudden cold events can be devastating

A memoir from the human star of My Octopus Teacher shows unjustified confidence in interpreting nature’s messages

Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.

A study based on observations of African savannah elephants in the Jafuta Reserve in Zimbabwe provides new insight into the visual, acoustic and tactile gestures they employ in greetings

Representatives of 11 countries led by Ireland urge other states to help get legislation on rescuing habitats over the line

Black Banks, Weardale: After its winter spate, this unstable habitat is thriving once again, with a common sandpiper the star of the show