Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide vote to determine Britain's Favourite Butterfly, with the charity hoping the initiative will inspire more people to connect with nature this summer.

Natural England has approved plans to release up to 20 White-tailed Eagles on Exmoor over the next three years, marking the latest stage in the species' return to southern England, despite opposition ...

A major genetic study has concluded that Gentoo Penguins should be split into four species, including one previously unknown to science.

A new study warns that the poorly known Timor Green Pigeon may already be perilously close to extinction, with immediate conservation action required.

A newly described species of steamer duck has highlighted the previously unrecognised diversity within this distinctive South American group.

The Andes strain of hantavirus has renewed concern over wildlife exposure in Patagonia, after several deaths linked to an expedition cruise ship.

Paul Wood was doing the patch rounds when he discovered an extraordinary first for Essex in the shape of a beautiful visitor from the Arctic.

Natural England has revealed that it does not believe White Storks to be native to Britain – and it views releases of the species as not a conservation priority. In a blog published on Friday [8 May ...

Arrivals of Temminck's Stint and Red-footed Falcon joined a suite of overshooting rarities for an exciting spring period. Sam Viles reports.

Efforts to conserve the little-known Galapagos Petrel are being intensified as conservationists warn that the species remains highly vulnerable despite ongoing protection measures. According to a ...