Environment

Great Barrier Reef Could Lose World Heritage Status

UNESCO is threatening to place Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on the ‘World Heritage In Danger’ List, after the country has failed in its efforts to adequately protect the national treasure

Sustainable Fishing: How to Be a Responsible Consumer

80 per cent of the world’s fish stocks are over-exploited. But, by thinking carefully about our fish choices, we can ensure the future of our oceans and seafoods is protected.

Pacific Oceanscape

Pacific Island nations have collaborated to create one of the world’s largest conservation initiatives: protecting a shared ocean territory four times the size of the United States.

Al Brown talks sustainable seafood

Al Brown is passionate about cooking with seafood, but the celebrity chef and author is also passionate about safeguarding our supply of seafood for future generations. He joins us to discuss sustainable seafood practices we can all implement.

Ban on Kiwi kitties causes uproar in New Zealand

Cat-lovers in New Zealand are up in arms over one man’s campaign to keep furry felines out of sight – and eventually out of mind – by eradicating them from the country for good.

One way to tackle a shark

A man drags a shark back into the sea after it was found swimming in shallow waters near beachgoers in Australia.

Rare Amun tiger cubs born in Ukraine

A litter of rare Amur tiger cubs born at zoo located in Ukraine’s Yalta Zoo. Still playing in their pen with stuffed animals these pair of tiny tigers will grow to become the biggest cats in the world.

Zambia bans hunting of big cats

The South African nation has placed a ban on all game hunting of lions, leopards and other big cats, in an effort to safeguard future tourism.

Killer whales freed after being trapped under ice

A pod of killer whales, which captured hearts around the world, as they lay trapped beneath a vast stretch of sea ice off the coast of Canada, may have finally escaped.

Giant squid found in ocean depths

For the first time ever, scientists have observed a giant squid in its natural habitat and are learning more about its life in the depths of the ocean.

Record Heat – Sign Of Things To Come

Record temperature highs across Australia are just a sign of things to come around the world, according to experts.

Elephants Have a Ball Playing Soccer

Two teams of elephants play a game of soccer in the Sauraha National Park as part of Nepal’s Elephant Festival.

Green fashion

Green is the new black as far as the fashion world is concerned. Carolyn Enting reveals the environmental leaps being made in the clothing industry to create more sustainable practices.

Santa paws take over Peruvian capital

Dozens of dogs participate in a Christmas parade and costume contest in Lima, Peru.

Walks in nature

Designer Anna Carlile’s love for bush walking lead her to create Walks in Nature, photographic cards that showcase walks across the country which allow you to immerse yourself into some of the most spectacular scenery.

GALLERY: Favourite hedges from around the world

A look at some of our favourite garden hedges and topiary from around the world.

Snow leopards make rare appearance via camera trap

Images of three snow leopards – a mother and her two cubs – have been recorded by a camera trap high in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains, indicating that a healthy population of the cats may be thriving in an area, despite the presence of legal hunters.

Dogs on adoption drive

Three dogs rescued from a New Zealand animal shelter are being taught to drive to encourage more people to adopt abandoned pets

Rescued rare fawn finds new hope

Bambu, an orphaned Pudu deer, the tiniest deer species in the world and in grave danger of extinction, is given a second chance in Chile.

Israeli Zoo shows off gorilla newborns

Snug on its mother’s chest – one of two newborn gorillas at Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari Park.

Floods swamp Venice

Nearly waist-deep water is submerges Venice in one of the city’s worst floods in more than a century.

Wintry storm batters Sandy-hit northeast

Fierce wintry storm hits U.S. Northeast, slowing Sandy recovery.Icy roads and an unseasonably early winter storm brought snow, rain and dangerous winds to the U.S. Northeast.

Rescuing the pets left behind by Sandy

Pets stranded by Hurricane Sandy are returned to their owners or taken to safe shelters.

Giant mussel rescued from around shipwreck

Scientists intervene to protect rare giant mussels found under the wreck of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia.

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