Ecological sanctuary

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In 2015, the world witnessed a quiet tragedy. On a remote island at the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef, the last known Bramble Cay melomys disappeared. Its vanishing set a record – the first r

It might not look promising, but the bush has some incredible birds, writes Vanessa Wright

Borneo’s Mt Kinabalu is both a popular trekking destination and a spiritual site for the indigenous Dusun people who inhabit its foothills. Phoebe Smith sets out to climb the peak and learn more about its place in Dusun culture

Found across heathland, moorland, woodland and grassland, the common lizard can be seen basking in sunny spots

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