A new vaccine can protect macaques against the monkey equivalent of HIV and could provide a fresh approach to an HIV vaccine, a study suggests.

The European Commission is planning to reform the fishing industry by having quota shares issued to boats for periods of at least 15 years, BBC News learns.

A ban on the veterinary use of a painkiller in South Asia appears to be preventing vultures from being poisoned there, say researchers.

Harbour seals can detect the fattest fish using just their whiskers, according to research.

A 51-year-old Nepalese climber known as the "Super Sherpa" breaks his own record by scaling Mount Everest for the 21st time, officials say.

A mink control project, which aims to create a safe haven for native wildlife across the north of Scotland, gets under way.

Around a third of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste, according to a study commissioned by the United Nations food agency.

Brazil's Congress holds a marathon debate but fails again to vote on controversial changes that would ease protection of its forests.