23+ min ago   (419+ words) Five young orangutans, not native to India, were found in an Odisha forest, sparking suspicion of an international smuggling operation. Meanwhile, India said it was not involved in the BAPS-Eiffel Tower row. Below is a roundup of the top headlines…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (203+ words) DW.com How ancient totems could protect wildlife In Uganda's Buganda Kingdom, clan identity is closely linked to nature. At Gombe Junior School in Kampala, pupils get to learn about their traditional totems — animals or plants that clan members are…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (133+ words) DW.com A mosquito meets a viper The jury selected 100 pictures out of 65,000 entries. They said the selected shots stood out through their originality, technical excellence and moving stories. Andrew Parkinson's portrait shows a black vulture over the carcass of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (164+ words) Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (110+ words) DW.com A mosquito meets a viper The jury selected 100 pictures out of 65,000 entries. They said the selected shots stood out through their originality, technical excellence and moving stories Andrew Parkinson's portrait shows a black vulture over the carcass of…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) DW.com The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver Do you want to have kids? The testosterone age (or Honey, I shrunk my testes) The ad that makes you drink more Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (229+ words) dw.com Millions made from dog shelters in Romania There are at least half a million stray dogs in Romania, mostly in villages and in the countryside. Yet the problem could have been solved long ago through widespread spaying and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) Dutch crops hit the "climate gym," a German city is preparing for more extreme weather, and beavers are restoring rivers across Europe. This week's eco wins are all about building and adapting to a changing climate. How will the world…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) Dutch crops hit the "climate gym," a German city is constructing for more extreme weather, and beavers are restoring rivers across Europe. This week's eco wins are all about building for a changing climate. How will the world feed 10 billion…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (239+ words) Ant smuggling is on the rise. As exotic species become popular pets in Europe, scientists warn of growing risks for ecosystems and infrastructure. Thousands of ants packed into tiny capsules have become surprising evidence in Kenyan courts. What sounds like…...