Stories about: biodiversity  

Missy is presently looked after by staff at the Birdland wildlife park

Environment Minister Rene Castro says these zoos will be closed by May 2014 at the latest

Higher-than-average temperatures have altered the behavior of several marine species

Researchers believe the species will go extinct despite present-day conservation efforts

The 3-day-old hippo already dives underwater, acts like an experienced swimmer

The frog lives in a tract of rainforest dubbed “The Lost World”

35-year-old woman in Devon catches a glimpse of the elusive animal

Mother Dora was in labor for 5 hours, zookeepers feared she might need assistance

Staff at Zoo Osnabrück have no idea if the seal pup is a boy or a girl

Researchers say this proves establishing marine protected areas helps biodiversity

Other land species will likely not be this lucky, researchers warn

The adorable tapir calf was born at Dublin Zoo on July 1

The species mainly feeds on algae, small invertebrates, researchers explain

Three other shrew varieties are known to inhabit forests in this part of the world

Calf was born in the early hours of the morning of July 1

Pollution and habitat loss are just some of the threats the species is facing

The baby tigers were born on May 29, are now strong enough to venture outside their den