The UK is home to a fascinating array of small mammals that often go unnoticed due to their size. Despite their diminutive stature, these creatures play vital roles in their ecosystems. Here are 9 of ...

Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain's government said, adding to the growing list of mammals infected by the disease and ...

More than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term decline, as humans destroy habitats, use pesticides and drive climate change, experts said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, run by a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

There are numerous ways to report Asian hornet sightings, with the easiest being through the Asian Hornet Watch app. You can ...

Scientists have discovered two new feathered dinosaur species in northeastern China hidden in 125-million-year-old fossils.

Britain's fastest-declining mammal needs your help, says charity. The People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is urging ...