Environmental Protection
The planet’s largest ecosystems could ‘unravel fast’
Larger ecosystem may be prone to sudden collapses once they have been pushed past a tipping point.
Termites can help parched plants withstand climate change
Termites can be important for ecosystems in semi-arid lands like grasslands and savannahs.
Elephants mourn their dead, scientists say
Elephants have long been known to linger at the carcasses of dead mates.
Tropical forests are becoming less effective as carbon sinks
Tropical forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2 from manmade greenhouse gas emissions faster than expected.
Platypuses are losing out to people and a changing climate
The unique creatures may go the way of the dodo unless conservation efforts are stepped up.
Yes, these Zambians ‘hunt’ elephants – with chili peppers
Elephants don't like the chili peppers but deterrence is only part of the story. So are development and conservation.