Almost all of Ireland’s natural habitats are in poor condition after a further decline over the last six years, a new study has found. The assessment carried out by the National Parks and Wildlife ...

Along a nine-mile stretch of river between two waterfalls in the Australian rainforest lives a tiny fish that’s been there for millions of years, hiding between rocks along the riverbank by day and ...

Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn't necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

There was a time when a trip to the zoo meant gaping at once-wild animals trapped on barren concrete and caged in sterile chain-link. Often bored, sometimes neurotic, bears and big cats paced back and ...

A year ago, the appearance of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal created a buzz, given that the species hadn’t been seen ...

A new study has revealed that successful environmental restoration is dependent on bridging the gap between ecological science and understanding the social and economic forces that drive change.

Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and ...

Huge tunnels under southern Brazil and northern Argentina were potentially made by giant, Ice Age sloths for refuge and rest ...

Natural deodorants don’t have the best reputation for reducing odor. In fact, they don’t actually prevent you from sweating, allowing odor-causing bacteria to thrive. Experts told me, however, that ...

Eating high-fiber foods like whole grains and legumes helps relieve constipation. Drinking plenty of water can soften dry stools and improve digestion. Abdominal massage and regular exercise are other ...

A snake with deep black skin and large, dark eyes has been confirmed as a newly identified species on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. The animal, now formally named Dendrelaphis atra, was found ...