Scientists reviving Galapagos tortoises

Scientists will try to revive two species of giant Galapagos tortoises.

Iceland resumes controversial whale hunt

Iceland has resumed its disputed commercial fin whale hunt, with two vessels en route.

China may take 18 years to clear air

China's new measures to combat pollution could take 18 years to bring air quality to acceptable standards.

Much of Chile faces desertification

Two-thirds of Chile's territory is facing desertification.

Millions of moths mass on Madrid

Sudden blast of heat and winds have wafted moths into Madrid

Syrian sites for heritage listing

Six ancient Syrian sites as well as Australia's Great Barrier Reef could be listed as endangered by UNESCO.

UK zoo baboon shot dead after escape

A baboon was shot dead on Sunday when it escaped from a UK zoo.

NYC airport builds turtle barrier

A New York airport is hoping a barrier made of plastic piping will help keep the turtles off the runway.

Pests resistant to GM crops says study

A new study shows more pest species are becoming resistant to insect-repellent crops.

Whale shocks fishers

A fisherman has been shocked when he reeled in a halibut only to have a killer whale attempt to steal it.

Thai man busted with 14 rare lions

Thai police have found 14 rare albino lions and other protected animals in a warehouse near Bangkok.

Aussie-born polar bear finds its voice

The first polar bear cub born in Australia in almost three decades is opening its eyes and growling.

Visitors explore London Zoo at night

London Zoo has introduced night visits for visitors, allowing them to observe the nocturnal animals.

NSW horse dies from Hendra virus

A horse has died from the Hendra virus on a property on the New South Wales mid north coast.

Surfing coach to go bush for environment

NSW surf coach Dave Sharp is preparing to spend up to 12 weeks out bush to raise environmental awareness.

Don Henry gets PM's environmental award

Animals rescued as German floods hit zoo

Koala STD research to get funding rise

Cat skin sale in online auction

Oldest primate sheds light on ancestors

Extinct frog hasn't croaked, it's alive

Sumatran elephants found 'poisoned'

Three tigers found dead in a week

Seal pup rescued on NY Long Island

May renews calls over UK badger cull

US sea lanes altered to protect whales

Extinct species revival raises hopes

Leaders to be judged on climate policies

Emu's fate angers US owner

Grants awarded to wind and solar farms

Call for feral horse cull in Kosciuszko

Pacaya volcano erupts in Guatemala

Red earth 'key' to forming opals

Eight die in Poland as Europe freezes

UNESCO could rule Barrier Reef in danger