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10 minutes in a pool - who will surrender?
Creature of the week 2

We all need a perk during the seemingly neverending last few hours of the day. Take a look at our favourite animals for some light relief.

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Sumatran Orangutan
Most endangered primates in 2010

Apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are in peril and desperately need help and conservation aid according to Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2008–2010 report, released in February.

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Polar bears face extinction within the next century
10 endangered species in 2010

As we enter 2010, Sideways News looks at the 10 most endangered species we need to save according to the World Wildlife Fund annual list of animals to watch.

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Scientists call for vultures to be allowed to feed from dead carcasses
Creature of the week

We all need a perk during the seemingly neverending last few hours of the afternoon. Take a look at our favourite animals for some light relief.

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Ghost Forest takes root in Trafalgar Square
Ghost Forest takes root in Trafalgar Square

Take a look at this ambitious installation highlighting the problem of deforestation and climate change.

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Life: Spatuletail Hummingbird
David Attenborough's 'Life'

Life is the new epic ten-part series narrated by David Attenborough, featuring a range of amazing natural spectacles never before seen on television

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Last chance to see: Aye-aye
Stephen Fry's Last Chance to See

20 years on from the original broadcast with Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams, Stephen Fry joins Carwardine on a search for the world's most endangered animals.

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Ed Kashi's work explores the impact of the oil industry
Prix Pictet 2009

In honour of 2009 Prix Pictet, the photography award for environmental sustainability, we showcase awe-inspiring and powerful images from the 12 shortlisted finalists.

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