NATURE

If the three had reached their destination, the animals could have had a market value of ‎€80,000.

The new bacteria has been named "Frackibacter"

Conservationists say that the bear is still at risk even as it is reclassified as 'vulnerable'.

One subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla saw a 77% decline in population in just 20 years.

Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson were attempting the Ogre 2.

The majority will likely survive if they're not too weakened, experts say.

'Baby P', as he has so far been known, needs a new name...

Hermine is the first hurricane to hit the Sunshine State since Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

Tsunami update: warning cancelled following 7.1 magnitude quake 100 miles off North Island

Kroshik, the seal pup, was found by fishermen near the village of Sviritsa.

An official said that they think another large crocodile may still be in the area.

The reef is made up of huge fields of strange donut-shaped circular mounds measuring 200-300m across

A London demonstration will take place on Thursday 1 September at noon.

Many species of primate, our closest living relatives, are in danger of extinction.

Disappearing fish, a hungry hornbill and an inquisitive fox are among the highly-anticipated images.

Numbers of the animal have declined 65% between 2002 and 2013.

Discovery alters traditional view that skies of Late Cretaceous period were dominated only by large beasts.

The adorable cub will open its eyes for the first time in around two weeks.

Seven licenses have been given covering parts of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

The herd was hit by lightning on Friday 26 August in southern Norway, killing 323 animals, of which 70 were calves.

Crew and passengers experienced a close encounter with three humpback whales near Byron Bay.

The reserve, home to 7,000 different species, is renowned for its natural wonders, as well as being culturally significant to Hawaiians.

The area will now cover 582,500 sq miles containing over 7,000 species.

The feisty little animal, weighting 600 grams, the size of a kitten, has never been identified before.

Vets say Didik probably witnessed his mother's death, leaving him 'sad and depressed'.

'We need to consider collateral damages to freshwater resources' as drugs not being removed by waste treatment.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has announced €50m for restoration work.

Studying the Arctic provided scientists with clues about the aftermath of the Permian-Triassic extinction.

Tiger, monkeys and an emu among those heading to better homes in Jordan, Israel and South Africa.