Zoology

Palm plantations are reducing orangutan habitat at a phenomenal rate.

Dec 8, 2009 - John Blatchford

Hunter-gatherers painted the animals they saw in France 16,000 years ago.

Dec 7, 2009 - John Blatchford

Holidaymakers' sightings of a predatory wasp in France can help scientists who are studying the invasion.

Dec 4, 2009 - John Blatchford

North American invaders wiped out many South American animals.

Nov 27, 2009 - John Blatchford

Professional biologists cannot monitor all species and habitats. Amateurs must help.

Nov 25, 2009 - John Blatchford

The current rate of environmental change is too fast for many plants and animals.

Nov 23, 2009 - John Blatchford

Any sea trip or ocean voyage offers naturalists opportunities to see rare and unusual animals.

Nov 19, 2009 - John Blatchford

A Commercial Ferry as a Whale Watching Platform

Nov 13, 2009 - John Blatchford

Enjoy boating and sailing even more by watching the animals.

Nov 11, 2009 - John Blatchford

Reindeer associated with Christmas thrive in a commercial setting, but wild animals are suffering as a result of climate change.

Nov 10, 2009 - John Blatchford

Two species of chamois near Chamonix and Lourdes. Shy cliff climbers living near the snow line.

Nov 10, 2009 - John Blatchford

Elephants can get very angry and will hold a grudge a long time.

Nov 8, 2009 - John Blatchford

One species of hyrax is often seen by pilgrims seeking baptism in the Jordan.

Nov 7, 2009 - John Blatchford

Britain's only captive Polar Bear leaves the zoo for a luxury four-acre enclosure.

Nov 4, 2009 - John Blatchford

The Demoiselle Crane is thriving worldwide, with a total population of well over 200,000, but there are very few left in Europe.

Oct 24, 2009 - John Blatchford

Combine tourism with a wildlife adventure or two.

Oct 20, 2009 - John Blatchford

Whale-watchers need to be in the right place at the right time to see humpbacks.

Oct 6, 2009 - John Blatchford

Komodo Dragons are impressive top predators. Their future is uncertain.

Sep 27, 2009 - John Blatchford

Most mammals have lice associated with their hair.

Sep 16, 2009 - John Blatchford

A rare tongue-eating parasite has been found in UK waters.

Sep 15, 2009 - John Blatchford

Warmer weather is destroying the tundra ecosystem.

Sep 11, 2009 - John Blatchford

The fate of coral reefs will be decided long before they are wiped out by atmospheric changes.

Sep 10, 2009 - John Blatchford

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels must be reduced immediately.

Sep 8, 2009 - John Blatchford

Captive bred amphibians have little genetic diversity, and they might well carry fungal disease.

Sep 7, 2009 - John Blatchford

Axolotls are curious salamanders that never grow up. They are bred for the pet trade and scientific research, but are almost extinct in the wild.

Sep 2, 2009 - John Blatchford