What drives the demand for rhino horns?

Should we accept that Vietnamese medicinal demand for rhino horns is traditional, and inevitable? Those who stockpile horns think so

‘What can I do to help elephants?’

Climate change, poaching, competition for food and water … elephants have never faced such threats. Here are more than 50 ways to give them a helping hand. Can you add to the list?

Barks and bytes: the rise of wearable tech for pets

Fitness trackers are not just for humans anymore – a growing range of electronic collars and cameras can help you monitor your pet’s location, activity and even emotional state

Over half of world’s wild primate species face extinction, report reveals

Researchers warn of approaching ‘major extinction event’ if action is not taken to protect around 300 species, including gorillas, chimps, lemurs and lorises

Abu Dhabi to build a first-of-its-kind marine life themed park without orcas

Abu Dhabi announced plans to design a next generation SeaWorld, a theme park “that engages, educates and inspires.” This announcement reflects the emirate’s ambition to create a sustainable, diversified economy, with tourism as one of its core pillars. This first-of-its-kind marine life themed park on Yas Island build by Abu Dhabi’s Miral and SeaWorld Entertainment … Read more

This is the polar bear capital of the world, but the snow has gone

Canada’s Hudson Bay is as ice-free in November as on a summer’s day and polar bears could be extinct here by mid-century. If the bears are in trouble, so are we