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Can the introduction of Malaysian wasps save Christmas Island’s red crabs?

La Trobe scientists have identified a new weapon in the fight against crazy yellow ants that are decimating our red crabs

Oscar winner and Style Icon lends her voice to the fight for Africa’s elephants

Lupita Nyong’o spearheads new anti-ivory campaign

Hundreds of millions of acres of world’s forest could be lost by 2030, say WWF

Conservationists have identified 11 positions where 80% of protected forest could be lost by 2030.

Saving The Big Blue

La Mer is honouring World Oceans Day 2015 by celebrating its year-round ocean conservation charity, Blue Heart.

Interview With Young Oceanographer, Shannon Switzer

In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8th June 2015, we share an interview with Shannon Switzer, National Geographic Young Explorer and one of three oceanographers being supported by La Mer’s Blue Heart charity.

Recycle your phone to save wildlife

We’re being asked to recycle our mobile phones to reduce deforestation and threats to great apes and other wildlife.

Earth has lost half it’s wildlife over 40 years – WWF

We have lost 50 per cent of our total global wildlife in just 40 years, a startling report has found.

Handle with care: Elephant Orphanage

Baby elephants orphaned by ivory-hungry poachers are being hand-raised through a fostering programme that’s touching the hearts of wildlife lovers across the globe.

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.

Deep Impact

La Mer is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by honouring the work of marine biologist Dr Andrea Marshall, and launching a special edition.

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.

Dog shelter reunites animals with owners after floods

A dog shelter in Serbia helps to reunite pets with their owners after being separated by the country’s severe flooding, which has killed at least 40 people across the Balkan region.

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.

World Ocean’s Day with Dr Andrea Marshall

Citizen science may just help save the world’s oceans according to Dr Andrea Marshall who has made ocean conservation her life’s mission.

Save our seas

In the absence of an ocean sheriff, international waters are being overfished and polluted beyond recognition. The high seas are crucial to supporting life on this planet, but while the world talks about how best to protect them, exploitation is accelerating at an alarming rate.

The Farne Islands: Seals, Puffins and Shags

We take a look in pictures at the magical Farne Islands, protected land off the coast of northeast England, which are home to a huge array of wildlife.

New Zealand not doing enough to protect native dolphin species

New Zealand has come under international scrutiny for not taking strong measures to protect native Maui dolphins.

Masai lease ancestral lands to elephants

Maasai communities in Kenya’s Amboseli region have joined the fight to save endangered elephants by leasing their ancestral lands to conservationists.

China’s air pollution reduces citizens life expectancy

China’s air pollution problem is well documented. But now it seems it is shortening its citizen’s life expectancy.

Fight to save Tasmanian devil goes global

Tasmanian devils will be placed in zoos around the world, as part of an effort to save the species from extinction.

Climate change could see a decline in wine

Climate change could have a drastic impact on the production of major wine regions worldwide.

Gone in sixty years

With surrounding sea levels rising, Kiribati’s President Anote Tong has predicted his country will likely become uninhabitable in 30-60 years because of inundation and contamination of its freshwater supplies.

Solar-powered collars track cheetahs’ hunting methods

Solar & battery powered tracking collars have given researchers new insight into the hunting habits of the cheetah, one of the world’s swiftest predators.

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