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Destruction of kelp forests by tropical fish shows impact of ocean temperature rises

Deforestation near Coffs Harbour coincided with 0.6C temperature rise, which had ‘catastrophic’ effect of attracting fish

Destruction of kelp forests by tropical fish shows impact of ocean temperature rises
Species are dying out, but we don’t have to let it happen

Patrick Barkham

The return of the bittern and common crane to the Norfolk Broads gives reason for optimism

Species are dying out, but we don’t have to let it happen
'We had a fox stuck on a trampoline' – wildlife charities react to the John Lewis Christmas ad

For one animal charity, the retailer’s bouncing boxer represents a clear and present danger. For others, it’s finally good news for badgers …

'We had a fox stuck on a trampoline' – wildlife charities react to the John Lewis Christmas ad
Wildlife smugglers using Facebook to sell ivory and rhino horn

An investigation reveals the social media site is acting as a shopfront for a multimillion dollar trade in animal parts, centred in a small village outside Hanoi

Wildlife smugglers using Facebook to sell ivory and rhino horn