Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help
The African penguin, now critically endangered, faces extinction due to food scarcity, climate change, and pollution, but improved no-fishing zones may aid its recovery.
Countryfile's Hamza Yassin left speechless as he says 'I was not expecting this'
Hamza Yassin was astonished during an episode of Countryfile while searching for the critically endangered flapper skate off the west coast of Scotland.
New Zealand bug of the year: moth named Avatar after mining threat crowned winner
The critically endangered Avatar moth has been voted New Zealand's bug of the year, highlighting its plight amid proposed mining activities threatening its habitat.
At risk of extinction, rare fish of 1.20 m is recorded on the coast of Alagoas; VIDEO
A critically endangered fish species, the Epinephelus itajara, was observed during a scientific dive in Coruripe, Alagoas, Brazil.
The autonomous regions reject the Government's proposal to protect the eel despite being in critical danger
The autonomous regions in Spain have rejected a government proposal to protect the European eel, which remains critically endangered.
Rare bird spotted on outback cattle station for first time
A critically endangered plains-wanderer has been recorded for the first time on a cattle station in western Queensland, aiding conservation efforts.
Maugean skate's endangered status not changing, environment minister says
Australia's Environment Minister Murray Watt has decided to keep the Maugean skate listed as endangered despite public calls to elevate its status to critically endangered.
Czech scientists help save the legendary 'Gorillas in the Mist' by mapping deadly parasites
Czech scientists are contributing to the conservation of the critically endangered mountain gorillas by studying the parasites that threaten their population.
A species of mushroom previously thought extinct is again listed in Lithuania's Red Book
Experts have reassessed the status of the large cuckoo mushroom in Lithuania, placing it in the critically endangered category due to its very small population size after its rediscovery in 2024.
'Incredible' act by critically endangered bat pictured for first time
A wildlife photographer captured the first-ever image of a Christmas Island flying fox carrying its pup, aiming to raise awareness about this critically endangered species.
A rare fungus grew on horse dung – Metsähallitus listed last year's best species discoveries
In Finland, several new species were discovered in various protected areas last year, including critically endangered species such as the copper underwing and the Lapland yellow butterfly.
The eel: controversy and threats
The ongoing debate over the consumption of the critically endangered European eel and its larvae, known as angulas, has revealed underlying issues in commercial practices and consumer attitudes.
Critically endangered skink births expected after captive breeding program success – video
The successful captive breeding program has led to the expected births of critically endangered guthega skinks in Victoria's Alpine national park.
Justice upholds one-year prison sentence for the death of four sacred ibises in Extremadura
The court has confirmed a one-year prison sentence for the individual responsible for the death of four critically endangered sacred ibises in Extremadura, marking a severe case of attack on protected wildlife.