Dozens of endangered turtles disappear from Japan zoo

Dozens of endangered turtles disappear from Japan zoo

More than 60 endangered turtles have disappeared from a zoo in Japan's southernmost province in a suspected theft, officials said Thursday (Nov 7).
Bird populations in French countryside ‘collapsing’

Bird populations in French countryside ‘collapsing’

Bird populations across an eerily quiet French countryside have collapsed, on average, by a third over the last decade-and-a-half, alarmed researchers reported on Tuesday.  
New owl species discovered in Philippines

New owl species discovered in Philippines

Scientists and birdwatchers have discovered 10 new owl species in the Philippines, using advanced recording equipment that can distinguish between their hoots, a conservation official said.