Conservation focus

Take a closer look at the threats faced by key species and habitats – and learn how your support is helping us to protect them

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Inspired ideas: Protecting UK nature

With your support, we’re working on ambitious projects around the UK to bring nature back to life. Discover more with our short films

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Tales of the unexpected species

From scorpions in Kent to ‘living fossil’ fish in Romania’s rivers, the UK and Europe are home to some surprising animals. Find out more about these unusual species…

Two Indus river dolphins at the surface of a river in Pakistan

Securing a future for river dolphins

Freshwater dolphins are charismatic, iconic – and facing extinction. Find out why they’re in danger, and what we’re doing to turn the tide

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Turning the tide for saltmarshes

Saltmarshes are unique coastal habitats that support a rich range of wildlife. But they could also help in the fight against climate change. We’re finding out more…

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Watching wildlife in the Bolivian Amazon

Understanding the animals around them helps Amazon communities live alongside wildlife. Camera traps are a vital tool for coexistence

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On the whale trail in the Southern Ocean

It’s vital that we study how climate change is affecting Antarctic wildlife. Tracking whales is one way to find out more

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Discover our waterway wildlife

Rivers, streams and canals are home to a huge range of wildlife, and summer is when they’re at their most bustling. We’ve picked eight species for you to spot

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Family sighting brings hope for Thailand’s tigers

Amazing camera trap footage of a tigress and her three cubs is proof that conservation efforts are paying off

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Nature’s builders – beavers in Norfolk

Norfolk’s landscape is being transformed by distinctive and industrious animals – and now you can see them in action!

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Blue sea thinking: The power of seaweed

The UK’s marine environment is a powerful ally in tackling climate change. You’re helping us to restore and protect this critical life-support system and to unlock the potential of ‘blue carbon’ through regenerative ocean farming

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Video: Behind the scenes at Câr-y-Môr ocean farm

Seaweed isn’t just a vital part of many marine habitats – it could also revolutionise food production, as well as helping to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, in pioneering ocean farms

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Let the river run

An Amazonian river has become the focus of a mission to save habitat for rare river dolphins – and protect the people who live on its banks

A cow and her calves gather round the camera on Denise Walton's farm

“Every farming practice needs to restore soil”

Regenerative farming has improved the health of their livestock and the land, say farmers Denise and Angus Walton – and their own health, too

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“The food system isn’t working”

James Robinson has embraced regenerative farming so he can support nature – but says consumers need to support the farmers

A stream runs through lush farmland at Littleton Farm in Scotland

“Regenerative agriculture is farming with nature”

Cattle farmer Heather Close says there’s no need for chemical intervention when nature can do all the work to create healthy pastures

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Farming for nature

Decades of intensive agriculture have transformed the UK’s landscape. Our once-rich soils have been degraded, and wildlife and habitats have declined. So we’re backing farmers in a shift to restore nature and tackle climate change by repairing our broken food system

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Photo story: A day with India’s ‘Tiger Friends’

Living alongside wildlife – particularly big cats – can be challenging. But a dedicated group of volunteers in India are helping people and tigers to share the landscape

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Gallery: Keeping watch for river dolphins

In the heart of the Amazon, the race is on to save rare river dolphins’ habitat. Explore this remarkable landscape and see behind the scenes of our monitoring mission

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Krill – superheroes of the ocean

Some of the smallest marine creatures are the most important, providing food for countless species while also drawing carbon from the atmosphere – so protecting them is vital

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Protecting whale highways

Human activities are creating a hazardous and often fatal obstacle course for migrating whales. Our new report highlights the growing dangers – and calls for urgent action to safeguard the oceans

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Notes from the field: Nepal

Rhino numbers are rising in Nepal, says our head of wildlife programmes there, Kanchan Thapa. But if you want to check those numbers, you have to start counting…

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Forests of plenty

For decades, vast swathes of northern Borneo’s lush forests – home to orangutans and other endangered creatures – were degraded and destroyed. Now, with your support, we’re working to build a better future for the wildlife and people of Sabah

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Penguins on the edge

Emperor penguins are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they depend on sea ice for their survival. With your help, we’re using satellite imagery to understand more about these Antarctic icons to support vital conservation efforts

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A wild future for the Dales

From windswept peak to valley floor, a beacon of hope for people and nature is emerging in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We’ve embarked on a visionary project to restore this iconic landscape and fight climate change

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Drowning in sound?

Our oceans are alive with an orchestra of marine wildlife. But as the ice melts, the harmony of Arctic seas is being drowned out by human activity. We’re working to understand the impact of this audio intrusion – and how to help combat it

An elephant ivory souvenir seized by Border Force, Heathrow Airport

Tackling the traffickers

Wildlife crime continues to threaten some of our most precious species. But with your support, we’re taking action to stop the traffickers, sever the trade routes and improve law enforcement

A tiger photographed with a camera trap in the Khata corridor in Nepal

Photo story: India’s corridor of life

Thanks to your support, wild tigers are able to roam between the forests of Nepal and India, and local communities can coexist with big cats

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Notes from the field: Himalayas

A glimpse of a snow leopard is a rare delight, but the mountains are always alive with their presence, says scientist Rishi Kumar Sharma

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Notes from the field: Antarctic seals

How do you survey sleeping seals? Very carefully, reports polar scientist Prem Gill

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UK wildlife feeling the heat

The effects of climate change can already be seen close to home, with UK wildlife facing unprecedented challenges

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The world’s climate change hotspots

Climate change could make critical ecosystems around the globe unsuitable for wildlife or people. Here are some of the stories from the affected areas

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Make nature our climate hero

Nature can be one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change. We’re calling for urgent action from governments to limit global warming to 1.5ºC – with the help of nature-based solutions

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Seeds of hope

One incredible plant species could boost biodiversity, help human livelihoods and play a role in fighting the climate emergency. That’s why we’ve launched the biggest project of its kind in the UK – to restore seagrass

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Elephants in the line of fire

Just like us, elephants feel complex emotions, including trauma, grief and loss. So we’re fighting to protect them from the horror of the illegal ivory trade. Find out how you’re helping us stamp out crime on the front line

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A burning problem

Around the world, wildfires are raging with unprecedented ferocity. But with your help, we’re taking action to tackle the causes and help communities deal with these devastating blazes

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Arctic Ablaze

Wildfires have become a global problem, with colder regions now suffering the effects of devastating blazes as long-dormant greenhouse gases are released

A wild tiger prowls through the trees in Western Ghats Nilgiris

Are tigers coming back from the brink?

For decades, we’ve worked tirelessly to secure a future for wild tigers. Now, as we approach a key milestone in tiger conservation, we need your help again

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Reef Rescue

We’ve identified resilient coral reefs that could survive climate change. It’s a big breakthrough, as these vital habitats are disappearing fast

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Living with polar bears

As climate change causes summer sea ice to dwindle in the Arctic, hungry polar bears are increasingly coming into conflict with local people. But we’re helping them to live side by side more safely

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Protecting the Amazon’s river dolphins

Icons of the Amazon, river dolphins are a vital barometer of the health of the river. As threats to their survival grow, we’re developing new technology to protect them

Snow leopard in Mongolia's mountains

The hunt for knowledge

After decades of research, information about snow leopards remains sparse. With your help, we’re filling the gaps in our knowledge to improve conservation efforts