Endangered elvers make a dramatic return to British waters

Endangered elvers make a dramatic return to British waters – following a long decline since the 1970s Experts say this year’s elver stock in the River Severn is the biggest in decades The European eels (also called glass eels) have been in decline since the 1970s  Heavy rain earlier this year led to a rise … Read more

Rarely seen ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon moved on to endangered list, according to new study

Rarely seen ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon under threat as 30 percent of their national habitat could be lost to deforestation in just seven years A new study finds the mysterious short-eared dogs are under threat Researchers estimate their habitat could decline by 30 percent in 2027 The mysterious creatures play an important role in … Read more

Tiger King: Meet Australia’s big cat keepers risking their lives to look after endangered animals

Netflix’s Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem And Madness has gone viral in Australia. And although the documentary series focusses on big cat sanctuaries and zoos in America, there’s plenty of tigers and lions for fans to see much closer to home.   Below, Daily Mail Australia reveals Australia’s answer to Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, minus his … Read more

Endangered primates could die from coronavirus

Conservationists have warned that endangered species including Africa’s mountain gorilla are at risk of contracting coronavirus. The Virunga National Park in Congo, which is currently home to around one third of the world’s mountain gorillas, has taken the decision to ban all visitors until June 1. It cited ‘advice from scientific experts indicating that primates, including mountain … Read more

Endangered primates could die from coronavirus

Conservationists have warned that endangered species including Africa’s mountain gorilla are at risk of contracting coronavirus. The Virunga National Park in Congo, which is currently home to around one third of the world’s mountain gorillas, has taken the decision to ban all visitors until June 1. It cited ‘advice from scientific experts indicating that primates, including mountain … Read more