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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!

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.

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.

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 seal found in Eastern Sweden harbour

Residents of a seaside town in Eastern Sweden were greeted by an unusual sight – a seal cub in the town’s harbor.

Koala selfies at Widlife Sydney Zoo

Some curious koalas have been enjoying taking their own selfies at Wildlife Sydney Zoo this week.

Japan banned from whaling by International Court

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Japan’s whaling program is unlawful.

Australian rainforest dinosaur, Cassowary under threat

A lack of knowledge about this important bird species is threatening its very existence and that of our rainforests.

Prince William wants royal ivory to be destroyed

Prince William has thrown support behind the removal and destruction of all ivory from a royal collection.

Depressed penguins get “happy” pills to deal with wet-weather

Penguins in Britain struggling to cope with the worse-than normal wet winter weather and are given medication to improve their mood.

Conjoined gray whale calves wash up in Mexico

Mexican fisherman stumbled across a world first sighting this week, conjoined gray whale calves.

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.

Leonardo DiCaprio pledges millions to save tigers

US actor Leonardo DiCaprio conservation foundation has donated $3million to WWF to help save tigers in Nepal.

The Elephant Whisperer

We meet the man known as the Elephant Whisperer and find out about the important work being done to protect the majestic animals.

Canine’s hang-ten for animal welfare

Dog lovers and surfers gather at Huntington Beach to watch canines ride the waves in the name of animal welfare.

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.

Thailand hit by fourth largest oil spill in its history

The clean-up begins after 50,000 litres of crude oil poured into the Gulf of Thailand last week.

Dog rehab gives abused animals new leash on life

Abused dogs in the U.S. get a new leash on life after a one of a kind rehabilitation program.

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.

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.

Kitten born with two faces

A rare two-headed kitten is born in Oregon. Just one day old, she meows from both sides of her face.

Puffin numbers plummet

UK wildlife rangers have embarked on an epic census to see if puffins are in decline.

UK designers unite to save bees

British fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Katharine Hamnett create a buzz at a London bee protest.

Art of Science exhibit

The Art of Science is a travelling exhibition from Museum Victoria, exploring the wonder of scientific illustration. See our gallery of amazing images from this exhibit.

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