Five species of invasive non-native aquatic plants are to be banned from sale in the UK in an effort to protect native habitats, the UK government says.

Ten rare pygmy elephants are found dead in Borneo, with Malaysian officials saying they "highly suspect" poisoning.

Research shows that juveniles whose father is present grow and mature more quickly in promiscuous baboon troops, say scientists.

Cats are killing billions of birds and other animals in the US each year, a new study suggests.