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Habitat

Every species has its place. But what makes the planet's ecosystems so special? We explore the desert, venture inside the forest and dive into the ocean.

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Reports & Analysis

Waterfall at tropical Rainforest of Ranomafana National Parks in Madagascar

Dramatic forest loss due to farming, climate change: report

Dramatic forest loss due to farming, climate change: report

Every day the planet loses more and more trees to deforestation. But why are forests so important for us anyway?
Nature and EnvironmentApril 4, 2024
A group of Southern white rhinos stand under a tree

The massive task of rewilding 2,000 rhinos held in captivity

The massive task of rewilding 2,000 rhinos held in captivity

A conservation NGO in South Africa has bought 2,000 captive breeding rhinos. It plans to rewild all of them.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 20, 202402:19 min
Underwater image of a diver among fish at the North Seymour Island dive site in the Galapagos archipelago

Greenpeace urges Galapagos high seas protected area

Greenpeace urges Galapagos high seas protected area

Greenpeace has called for increased protection of the unique underwater world around Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 16, 20248 images
DW Eco Africa | KW 10 | Fighting yam rot.

Kenya: Seagrass and carbon credits

Kenya: Seagrass and carbon credits

Seagrass acts as a carbon sink. Now people in Kenya are planting it and reaping the benefits.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 14, 202404:33 min
A bird with a long beak and white feathers in profile

Pakistan: Islamabad's aviary educates about biodiversity

Pakistan: Islamabad's aviary educates about biodiversity

The aviary, among the largest in Asia, is a big draw for bird lovers and families.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 11, 202402:32 min
A close-up of a sportive lemur in a tree

Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped?

Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped?

Humans actions are pushing countless plant and animal species to the verge of extinction. Can this be reversed?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 5, 2024
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In the spotlight

Two rhinos being fed by a person dressed in green

Last chance for the northern white rhino

Using modern medicine, scientists are making a last-minute attempt to rescue the northern white rhino from extinction.
ScienceFebruary 23, 202407:10 min
Two parrots perched on a cage in someone's backyard

Will AI help us talk to animals?

Scientists are using AI to analyze and decode animal communication, which may be more like human language than we think.
ScienceJanuary 8, 2024
a drip from melting ice

Can dangerous environmental tipping points be averted?

Climate, food and water systems are close to tipping beyond the point of recovery, says a disaster risks report.
ClimateOctober 25, 2023
A wolf

Killing wolves could soon become easier in Germany

Wolves killed several hundred livestock animals in Germany in 2023. A new proposal could make it easier to kill wolves.
ScienceOctober 13, 2023
A white coral reef seen underwater, backlit by lights held by a scuba diver

In Florida, ocean restoration groups help preserve reefs

Scientists and activists are collaborating to save Florida's coral reefs. DW's Ines Pohl found out more in Key West.
ClimateSeptember 13, 202302:29 min
Close up of several red ants on a piece of wood

Invasive species costing world billions a year, UN warns

Influenced by global trade and climate change, invasive species are pushing some ecosystems to the brink.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 4, 2023