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Crabs on the road traffic sign - Christmas Island

A monopoly win isn't always good — what happens when one species takes over

Snake Island, Christmas Island, and Ireland's Saltee Islands, all show what happens when ecological balance tips and a single organism becomes just a little too successful

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Emperor penguins heading towards extinction

A penguin species made famous by Hollywood is heading towards extinction, scientists warned today.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2009