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Biodiversity

Healthy ecosystems are vital to all life on planet Earth. But overuse of stocks, shrinking habitats, environmental pollution or the consequences of climate change all contribute to the species loss of species.

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The Maya nut

This nut has many talents. Conservationist Julio Madrid is one of its greatest fans.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 21, 2016
Bildergalerie Schildkröten Grüne Meeresschildkröte

My favorite – The Green Sea turtle

It deserves to be kissed for the gentle creature that it is, says environmentalist Meteneou Antoine from Benin.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 21, 201603:18 min
Früchte des Brotnussbaums

My favorite – The Maya nut

This nut has many talents. Conservationist Julio Madrid is one of its greatest fans
Nature and EnvironmentApril 21, 201602:47 min
US actors Heard and Depp will never smuggle dogs again. Or so they promised.

Depp's dogs

"Declare everything when you enter Australia", that's the message from Johnny Depp.
April 19, 2016
Lionfisch / Rotfeuerfisch

Fighting lionfish

The Honduran island of Roatan is trying everything to control invasive lionfish - even hand-feeding them to sharks.
April 19, 2016
Myanmar Moken Kinder

Race against time in Myanmar

Sea nomads and scientists are banding together to save Myanmar's island paradise.
April 19, 2016

Myanmar: Protecting the Mergui Archipelago

Scientists are studying the Mergui Archipelago, with a view to safeguarding its biodiversity.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 18, 201607:26 min

Microloans for farmers in Colombia

Microloans in Colombia are helping farmers adapt to climate change and protect biodiversity.
BusinessApril 11, 201607:28 min
Kongobecken Regenwald Nebel Kongo Afrika

Forest surveyor

Biologists in the Congo Basin are going to great lengths to assess the remaining biomass and biodiversity in the region.
April 11, 2016
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Forest surveyor

Biologists are exploring the savannas of the lower reaches of the Congo River to assess remaining biodiversity.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 9, 201604:22 min
Rhino without a horn

Smarter ways to fight poaching

Innovative software pits technology against poachers in a deadly game of hide and seek.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 7, 2016
Biokorridore in Costa Rica Global 3000

Connecting Costa Rica's wildlife

A network of new wildlife corridors is set to help animals move around Costa Rica.
April 5, 2016
Indien Westghats

Mysterious tadpoles discovered

Researchers have finally discovered the Indian dancing frog's elusive tadpoles that burrows underground.
March 31, 2016
Antarktis, MS Bremen

Antarctic Tourism: threat to the ecosystem?

Antarctica is the last landmass on Earth to be left almost completely untouched by humankind. The seventh continent is home to penguins, whales, seals and albatrosses. And an increasing number of cruise ships are taking people to see them. But could these vessels and the human visitors they carry pose a threat to the remote habitat of our southern creatures?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 31, 201610:47 min
Paradise Bay, Antarctica © S.Weniger/M.Marek

Does tourism endanger Antarctica?

Tourism doesn't endanger Antarctica, but overfishing does.
March 30, 2016
A slow loris in a tree

Do viral videos hurt animals?

Videos of cute animals are an internet staple. But our love of sharing adorable monkey clips could be hurting animals
March 29, 2016
BdW Global Ideas Bild der Woche KW 46/2015 Orang-Utan-Baby

Say no to exotic pets

Why opting for a wild animal as a pet is rarely a good idea.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 29, 2016
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Living Planet: Holiday food for thought

How environmentally friendly is the food on your plate? France bans supermarket waste, Greenpeace says no Arctic fish and chips, how choosing your cheese can help the environment - and Chilean wine goes sustainable.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 24, 201629:59 min
Käse Brie de Meaux

A cheesy choice

There are more than two thousand varieties of cheese. The difference is not just in the taste – some are more environmentally friendly than others. Dany Mitzman visited an eco-friendly cheese fair in Italy to find out more.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 24, 201606:10 min
Fisch Dorsch

Arctic fish and chips

As climate change melts the Arctic sea ice, industrial fishing fleets are advancing further north in search of tasty fish. Greenpeace expert Frida Bengtsson explains why that’s bad news for biodiversity.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 24, 201605:29 min
Photo of an olm underwater on a rock.

Saving a 'baby dragon'

Polar bears and pandas are the symbols of conservation. But not all endangered creatures are cute and charismatic.
March 22, 2016
Dead shark in net (© Sea Shepherd Global/Tim Watters)

One boat against an ocean of illegal fishing

Sea Shepherd patrols the South Indian Ocean to stop illegal driftnet fishing, bearing witness to the carnage of bycatch.
March 22, 20168 images
Mexico's Isla Cozumel - a UNESCO biosphere reserve

UNESCO announces new biosphere reserves

UNESCO has expanded its network of model regions for sustainable development.
March 21, 2016
Pressebilder Greenpeace Wald in Polen, Bialowieza

Logging ancient Bialowieza forest

Polish ecological organizations are up in arms over government plans to reintroduce large-scale logging in Bialowieza.
March 21, 2016
Great tit perched on barbed wire holding a bit of fuzz in its beak (Photo: picture-alliance/dpa/S. Gerth)

Moving migration

The behavior pattern of many birds is to fly south for the winter. But this is changing - to the delight of birdwatchers
March 17, 2016
Gubernatoriana thackerayi crab (Copyright: Magnolia Press/Shailesh Bhotale)

Welcome into the world

While many species are going extinct, some newcomers have also shown up!
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 16, 2016
Spanien Stierkampf in Valencia

Animal entertainment: Tradition or cruel sport?

Bullfighting, dog racing and circuses - all entertainment for people, all harmful to animals.
March 15, 2016
A heavy-duty truck carrying large tree trunks

Forests protecting human health

Not only do certified forests allow consumers to access ethically sourced wood - they could also help prevent disease.
March 15, 2016
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Nature's value in a city

For a long time, Brazil's city planners ignored nature. But nature's pushback has forced them to rethink their strategy.
March 15, 2016
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Dead fish galore

March 10, 2016
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@dwnews - Endangered species sold on social media

March 3, 201603:34 min
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Living Planet: The animals

The cute, the cuddly and the ugly.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 3, 201630:00 min
Froschkönig Kussmund

A frog once lost can be found

Until last year, the Cotopaxi volcano had been dormant for 140 years. If it does erupt, it could threaten one of Ecuador's most endangered frog species. The rocket frog isn't cute or cuddly, but it is hugely important to the local ecosystem. Biologists are hoping to save this ugly species from extinction.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 3, 201606:57 min
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Turtle village

Saving sea turtles in India with a mix of education, ecotourism and plastic patrols
March 1, 2016
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Pollinator decline threatens crops

Mangos, chocolate, apples and other produce could disappear as bees and other pollinator populations decline.
February 26, 2016
Dürre Rumänien Flussbett Fluss Danube Umwelt Klima

Romania’s Danube Delta faces threat to its biodiversity

The Danube is Europe’s second-longest river, stretching from Germany to Romania and Ukraine. The delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which hosts more than 300 species of birds and over 40 species of freshwater fish. But only 20 percent of ecosystems in the river network have a "good or above" status. New plans are underway to improve water quality and flood protection in Romania’s Danube Delta.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 18, 201619:53 min
Sun sets over the Mekong

Cambodia’s last cranes

Conservationists are working to save the 1,000 sarus cranes left in the wetlands along the Mekong river.
February 16, 2016
Global Ideas #doingyourbit Kunst Biodiversität Manuel Gonzalez Costa Rica

Painting for awareness

A Costa Rican artist uses his brush to highlight his country's natural bounty.
February 10, 2016
Artikelbild Amboseli-Nationalpark in Kenia

Free rein for wild animals

Land reforms in Kenya are blocking wildlife corridors. A rental contract with local Maasai is providing a solution.
February 9, 2016
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Free rein for wild animals

Land reforms in Kenya are blocking wildlife corridors. A rental contract with local Maasai is providing a solution.
February 9, 2016
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Free rein for wild animals

Land reforms in Kenya are blocking wildlife corridors. A rental contract with local Maasai is providing a solution.
February 9, 2016
Kenia Elefanten

Protection for elephants in Kenya

A millennia-old migratory route lies between Tanzania and Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 8, 201607:47 min
Deutschland Tier-Inventur im Tierpark Hagenbeck Esel

My favorite - the donkey

Donkeys are stubborn but they're reliable too. That's why they're haulage operator Rufino de la Cruz's favorite animal.
February 8, 2016
Spaziergang im Herbst

My favorite - The oak tree

For Moldovan environmentalist Aurel Lozan the oak tree is a mighty symbol of the country's forest.
February 5, 2016
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Beached giants

February 4, 2016
Äthiopien Löwen

Lion population discovered in Ethiopia

Conservationists are rejoicing at the discovery of a previously unknown lion population along the Ethiopia-Sudan border.
February 2, 2016
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Going Underground

Have you ever wondered just how much is going on right beneath our feet. There's a whole world down there...
January 26, 2016
Symbol der US-Behörde Federal Energy Regulatory Commission für Fischleitern

Why fish need ladders

In the wild, some fish migrate over long distances. But manmade dams block their way. Fish ladders can help.
January 25, 201610 images
Nautilus Photo: MARUM Universität Bremen/LMU München/dpa

Freaky sea creatures discovered

Scientists dove down to 800-meter-deep waters in Australia's Coral Sea - and found some astonishing new species.
January 22, 2016
Heirloom apple varieties on display at Green Week (Photo: DW/N. Zimmermann)

Saving Germany's heirloom apples

Germany has thousands of apple varieties - but many are at risk of disappearing. Experts are working to preserve them.
January 22, 2016