Wildlife
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From the wasteland a rich carpet of orchidsPaul Simons With their nutrient-poor soils industrial sites may deter fast growing weeds but they can be refuges for other fascinating plants
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Sanctuaries or showbiz: what's the future of zoos?While most zoos in the US and Europe have moved away from cramped cages the tension between displaying captive animals and a scientific purpose persists
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What can we do to save the ash tree in Britain?Under attack from both the fungal disease ash dieback and the emerald ash borer beetle, the tree’s future looks bleak. But some experts believe there is hope – and that measures can be taken to alleviate the devastation
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The small fish with a big personality: Study reveals unique blenny behaviour – in picturesThe discovery of unique face markings on individual blennies enabled underwater photographer Paul Naylor to gain new insights into the secret world of these charismatic UK fish
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Queensland cassowary rehabilitation centre savedQueensland premier announces Rainforest Reserves Australia to take over management of beleaguered Garners Beach Cassowary Rehabilitation Centre at Mission Beach
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Sumatran rhino sighted in Indonesian Borneo for first time in 40 yearsSmallest of the Asian rhino species that number fewer than 100 in the world was captured in a wooden pit in Borneo, Indonesia, to protect and relocate it
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List of farmers signed up for badger cull leaked to activistsBadger Trust says leak could put proposed culling in south Devon in jeopardy
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Climate change warnings for coral reef may have come to pass, scientists sayAs coral bleaching threat is raised for Great Barrier Reef, experts say events show that dire projections for reefs under global warming were not alarmist
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Anti-duck hunting activists to leave dead birds at Daniel Andrews' officeCarcasses of protected birds killed during the first weekend of Victoria’s duck hunting season to be left on the premier’s doorstep
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100 years ago: The reed bunting's insignificant stutter is another sign of springOriginally published in the Manchester Guardian on 21 March 1916: His efforts are feeble; he never sounds as if he had reached beyond the learning stage: the reed bunting is at the best a poor singer
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The 20 photographs of the weekUnrest in Brazil, daily life in Cuba, whales, pelicans and moths – the best photography in news, culture and sport from around the world this week
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A guide to getting outside and enjoying nature – in picturesAs the dawn chorus fills the early morning skies again, Maria Ana Peixe Dias and Inês Teixeira do Rosário share inspiration and nature discovery tips from their wondrous book Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Bernardo P Carvalho
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Invasion of the American lobsters: Sweden asks EU for helpSwedish environment ministry says Maine lobster could wipe out European species with deadly diseases
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Gordon Buchanan: from Springwatch to wrestling giant anacondasHe’s spent 20 years filming the world’s wonders, but the presenter has just faced his toughest challenge yet: living with hunters in the Amazon and Kalahari
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The week in wildlife – in picturesA baby gorilla, boxing hares and bald eagles are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world
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The sugar tax, sarcasm, a posh fish, peanut butter – we review anythingEvery Friday we apply critical attention to things that don’t normally get it. This is an important function that might hold civilisation together. Or, more likely, not. Drop your suggestions for reviews in the comments or tweet them to @guideguardian
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SeaWorld announces an end to its killer whale breeding program – videoSeaWorld announced it will end its practice of breeding killer whales for entertainment, stating that its current stable of 29 whales will be the last
Rattlesnake roundup organizers deny snakes will be let loose after record haul