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England’s annual swan count begins

Swan Upping, the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the River Thames, gets underway.

The world’s saddest polar bear

Experts say that Argentina’s only polar bear is utterly lonely and depressed in his scorching South American home.

Australia Zoo announces the birth of baby girl giraffe

Australia Zoo has welcomed a second baby giraffe in less than a year, signalling the strength of its breeding program.

Supermoon nears earth: July 2014

A collection of some stunning shots from around the globe of the most recent Supermoon.

Baby Gorilla with tough birth shows independence

After a rough start to life, now there is no stopping baby Gorilla Joanne.

WarkaWater Project

An innovative architectural project may provide clean water solutions to Ethiopian communities. Meet the WarkaWater.

Antarctic biodiversity at risk

Antarctica’s ice-free areas – home to most of the continent’s biodiversity – need better protection from human impact, says a group of Australian environmental scientists.

Celebrities join global rally to protect Great Barrier Reef

Stars and the international community rally against Australia’s treatment of its greatest natural asset, the Great Barrier Reef.

Dr Jane Goodall and NZs largest insect

World-renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has a giant weta named in her honour at Auckland Zoo.

Earth on brink of mass extinction event, study says

Earth is on the brink of a mass extinction event comparable in scale to that which wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, study finds.

New Zealand leads race for deep sea mining

New Zealand has been thrown into the international spotlight as it decides whether to approve underwater mining of it’s ocean floor.

Rejected Cheetah cub bonds with puppy

It seems that a dog is not just a man’s best friend, but a cheetah cub’s too!

Swimming with sharks

Swimming with sharks heightens our appreciation of these amazing creatures, according to South African-based New Zealand marine biologist Ryan Johnson.

“Clever Buoy” brings sonar and satellites to shark detection

New shark detection technology is being tested off beaches in Australia where shark attacks last year killed two people and left eight others severely injured. The system, called “Clever Buoy” is designed to relay sonar alerts to satellites and lifeguards on the beach whenever one of the predators swims within range.

Five white tiger cubs make their public debut

A litter of rare white tiger cubs is shown off to the public for the first time at their home in Austria’s Kernhof Zoo.

Calling all bold ideas…

The Ākina Foundation is currently seeking 10 inspired business ideas that aim to make life better for all New Zealanders.

Panda dogs sell out across China

Panda-monium hits China, as pet shops throughout the country sell out of these fluffy groomed pups.

Young baboon siblings learn crucial life skills through play

Two young Hamadryas baboon siblings sharpen their social skills through roughhousing and play at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoo in Brooklyn.

Jurassic giant fossil discovered in Argentina

Paleontologists in Argentina believe they have unearthed the fossils of the biggest dinosaur to ever roam the earth .

Baby camel has bumpy start in life

Zookeepers at Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City take care of a newborn one-hump camel who was rejected by its mother at birth.

Jungle Queen: Jane Goodall

British primatologist, environmentalist and humanitarian Dr Jane Goodall has devoted her life to the study of chimpanzees. She speaks to us about her extraordinary career.

Adopt a penguin for Mum this Mother’s Day

Scrambling for a Mother’s Day gift this year? Why not adopt her a penguin and support a worthy cause at the same time?

Lion cubs pass their swimming test at Smithsonian zoo

Four lion cubs are forced to take a dip at Washington’s Smithsonian National Zoo – a rite of passage to ensure maturity.

Baby tiger triplets make roaring zoo debut

These two-month old white Bengal tiger triplets show off for the crowd at Lima’s Huachipa zoo.

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