But if one of these birds were to go extinct, then it wouldn’t necessarily cause the forest ecosystem to collapse, as the seeds of the fruit might be dispersed by another species. This helps to buffer ...

Published in Nature, the research compiled data for nearly 3,700 bird species from 1,200 sites across the world, revealing that habitat modification, such as urbanisation and agricultural expansion, ...

It’s been more than half a century since humans last walked on the Moon, but we’re on the verge of doing so again.

The century-long story of two blue whale vertebrae can now be told for the first time, revealing their part in helping to ban ...

Whether you take photographs in the wilderness or at the heart of an urban environment, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is open to everyone. Discover more about this prestigious competition and find ...

Two species of seal live in the UK all year round – the grey seal and the harbour seal. These earless seals are found around much of our coastline and sometimes venture into our rivers too. The grey ...

Ocean acidification can negatively affect marine life, causing organisms' shells and skeletons made from calcium carbonate to dissolve. The more acidic the ocean, the faster the shells dissolve. By ...

Reflecting the simple beauty or complex artistry of nature. Images can be in colour or black and white and although may not match the criteria of other categories, they must remain true to nature.

Demonstrating style and artistic intent, this body of work should show a breadth of skill and vision while illustrating consistent quality. Luca Lorenz (Germany) explores his passion for the natural ...

Communicating the vital role of freshwater ecosystems, from mountain-tops-bogs and peat uplands, rivers and lakes to deltas, floodplains, marshes and mangroves. Images can be powerful through their ...

Evoking atmosphere and a sense of place - with the habitat as a major element of the picture – to convey how an animal is an integral part of its environment. Dhanu Paran (India) looks down on a ...

Leave the exhibition the way that you came in. You’re welcome to explore other galleries at Tring. You can either take the lift in front of you or move through Gallery 1 to the entrance and go up the ...