Crocodiles have a reputation as fierce, man-eating predators. Despite their bad press, crocodiles are a vital part of rivers and lagoons. And in Belize, crocodiles are a common sight. But pollution, illegal hunting and habitat loss are increasingly putting these ancient reptiles at risk. People and crocodiles can peacefully coexist, conservationists there say — but this isn't always easy.

While we might think of wild animals as living on their own, when their territory overlaps with ours, those lines can get a bit blurry. It seems jackals in a park in Tel Aviv are out looking for humans, and more importantly, the scraps we normally leave behind.

Forests, rivers and even rice have been recognized as legal persons, as indigenous ideas of nature gain ground in mainstream legal systems. But are rights of nature laws able to genuinely protect ecosystems?

According to many environmental historians, 'wilderness' is a problematic term that often erases native peoples' histories. In the United States, the concept of wilderness often ignores the removal of Native Americans from their lands to create National Parks. Author and environmental historian Mark David Spence spoke with DW about this history and how we can reframe our image of these landscapes.

Coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing rules have led commuters in some cities to ditch their cars and public transport, and use a bicycle instead. In France, the government is also offering people cash to get on their bikes, and the measure appears to be working. Could the pandemic herald a breakthrough for this environmentally friendly mode of transport?

The coronavirus pandemic is being seen as a unique opportunity to expand cycling in cities and bring down pollution levels. But making that shift is easier in some places than others. To mark World Bicycle Day, we explore how authorities in Paris, Bogota and Mumbai are working to make cycling more accessible.

For some, the coronavirus restrictions have sparked a renewed appreciation for nature and the outdoors. In the British capital, the crisis also seems to be driving a growing interest in foraging — the practice of gathering wild, edible plants in your immediate environment. And it may help our eating habits become more sustainable.

Since the coronavirus crisis hit, videos have been sprouting up all over the internet demonstrating how would-be gardeners can grow their own vegetables at home, limiting their trips to busy supermarkets. Living Planet checks in with some Los Angeles locals who have jumped on the trend.

In the 1970s, hunting nearly drove whales like the humpback to extinction. But in 1985, a moratorium on commercial whaling gave humpbacks a chance. Their resurgence in South Africa is considered among the great species conservation success stories. Oceans now ring with the humpback’s iconic songs once again.

Sound can really travel in water. And many marine animals rely almost solely on their sense of sound to communicate and fulfill their basic needs. Today, much of the marine soundscape is dominated by human noise pollution. DW spoke to Richard Dewey of Ocean Networks Canada about what this sounds like below the surface, and its impacts — including how this has changed during the COVID-19 lockdown.