Rivalries in Orkney more than 4,500 years ago led to competition between communities, according to new…
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Paris climate aim ‘still achievable’
The ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is still within reach, a study indicates.
Size matters when it comes to extinction risk
The biggest and the smallest of the world's fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles are most…
Horsey seal injured by flying ring ‘making recovery’
Volunteers came to the aid of a seal after its neck was trapped within a plastic…
The man trying to save bats’ lives
Meet Dr Matt Zeale who is leading a team of conservationists tracking the rare barbastrelle bat.
Rhino horn smuggled as jewellery
Rhino horn is being processed into bangles, beads and bracelets, a charity's investigation reveals.
How killer flies have the fastest vision of any animal
Some flies see six times faster than us, catching prey in mid-air in less than a…
Paris climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord
Reports say the US will no longer withdraw from the Paris deal or will change its…
Koala ‘hitches’ ride under car wheel arch
She survived a 16km (10-mile) car journey, clinging to the axle of a four-wheel drive near…