Wildlife and biodiversity

Did you know that a tiger's roar can temporarily paralyse a human? Here are 10 incredible tiger facts to share with your friends.

Polar bears look cute and cuddly, but don't be fooled – they're powerful hunters. Here are all the reasons you need to admire them from afar.

Whales are truly extraordinary creatures with lots of hidden traits and talents. Here are 11 fantastic facts about whales showing just how crucial they are to the world's oceans.

Orangutans have some interesting quirks. Learn about their talent for engineering, what makes an orangutan attractive and what household item they love to eat!

Sea turtles are mysterious and magnificent ocean creatures. Sadly, most species are threatened with extinction. Get inspired to protect them with these amazing facts.

Improve your knowledge about our loveable flippered friends with these fascinating facts about penguins

There's a reason that the Amazon rainforest inspired scientists to invent the word 'biodiversity'. Let's meet some of the strange creatures you could find there.

Humans have already driven many plants and animals extinct. Their story is as a stark warning of what species might still be lost.

These biological super systems store up to 50 times more carbon than rainforests and are home to all sorts of life. Learn why wetlands are important and how to protect them.

Forests are home to some of our planet’s most extraordinary biodiversity. They are also essential in the fight against climate change.

The seas provide half of our oxygen, and food for a billion people. Let’s give them the protection they deserve.

The Arctic is changing fast, and the ice around the North Pole is melting. These rapid changes are threatening Arctic communities and animals like polar bears and whales.

The Antarctic is a haven for wildlife. Whales, seals and penguins feast in the ocean. But commercial fishing and climate change pose a threat.

The deep sea is home to many weird and wonderful creatures, with many species yet to be discovered. But they're under threat from plans for deep sea mining.

The Amazon rainforest helps regulate the climate and is home to millions of people and a huge percentage of the world’s remaining biodiversity.

The web of life is unravelling as biodiversity continues to decline. It's essential to understand biodiversity loss, and what can we do to reverse it.

Discover how climate change and biodiversity are interlinked – and how tackling one can help the other.

Deforestation is the cutting down and removal of natural forests. It’s one of the biggest threats to wildlife, the natural world and the climate.

Industrial fishing fleets have been emptying the oceans and using gear that destroys marine life. Protecting our oceans means making huge changes in the way we catch fish.

Plastic is convenient, but it’s become a massive pollution problem. The solution? Produce less plastic in the first place.

From climate change to forest fires to human rights abuses, the global industrial meat industry leaves a trail of destruction all over the world.

Deep sea mining is the destructive practice of mining metals and minerals from the seabed. Here’s everything you need to know.

Discover how these amazing creatures help fight climate change just by existing.

When we fail to protect the oceans, we’re failing to protect ourselves.

The global meat industry is not only disastrous for the planet’s climate, it’s a human rights calamity. It doesn’t have to be like this.

The Karipuna Indigenous People are beginning to win the fight against deforestation in their Amazon lands. Here’s their remarkable story.

When it’s done right, conservation can help to heal our damaged world. Let these conservation success stories inspire you to keep standing up for our home.

Here are four protected areas from around the world to show how they can make a huge difference.

From hedgehog highways to uncut lawns, green space on our city streets makes us healthier, happier and safer.

All over the country, rewilding projects are allowing nature to reclaim spaces, and helping the land to recover from the damage humans have caused