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The Secret Lives of Animals to debut on Apple TV+
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The Secret Lives of Animals to debut on Apple TV+

Apple TV has announced an all-new 10-part docuseries, The Secret Lives of Animals, narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville. It highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing stunning, never-before-seen animal behaviours and highlighting the remarkable intelligence of the natural world. Hailing from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the … Read more

Butterfly Conservation launches first ever Youth Panel
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Butterfly Conservation launches first ever Youth Panel

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launched its first ever Youth Panel, championing its mission to engage more young people with nature. This groundbreaking initiative brings together 10 passionate young people aged 16-25 from all corners of the UK to help shape the future of butterfly and moth conservation. The Youth Panel aims to break down … Read more

Conservation project fights to protect Orkney Vole
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Conservation project fights to protect Orkney Vole

A groundbreaking partnership between the RSPB, NatureScot and Orkney Islands Council, the Orkney Native Wildlife Project (ONWP) is fighting to protect the islands’ rare and increasingly threatened wildlife populations. A new report published by the RSPB shows that in just four years, the project is delivering on its mission to protect nationally important bird and … Read more

Galápagos tortoises try weight training on World Reptile Awareness Day!
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Galápagos tortoises try weight training on World Reptile Awareness Day!

Three 29-year-old Galápagos giant tortoises embarked on a new course of weight training at London Zoo to mark World Reptile Awareness Day today. Unlike human weight training, there wasn’t a dumbbell in sight for the tortoises – their weight training is about getting the gentle giants to be weighed as part of their regular health … Read more

Marwell welcomes companion for red panda
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Marwell welcomes companion for red panda

Hampshire-based Marwell Zoo‘s male red panda, Tashi, welcomed a companion in September following the arrival of a female red panda called Cherry from Manor Wildlife Park in Wales. Cherry is settling into her new home where she will share the zoo’s red panda habitat with Tashi, who arrived last year. Cherry is seven years old … Read more

The first Salisbury Cathedral pet service
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The first Salisbury Cathedral pet service

Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire recently held its first service for pets. Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore went along to find out more. The ‘All Creatures Great And Small: A Service Of Blessing For Our Pets’ was an informal afternoon service that gave thanks for the joy and companionship that pets bring to our daily lives. All … Read more

Celebrate Halloween 2024 at Edinburgh Zoo
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Celebrate Halloween 2024 at Edinburgh Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo is encouraging visitors to celebrate Halloween with a range of family-friendly and adult-only events this October. Carve pumpkins for the wildlife conservation charity’s animals to enjoy, learn more about species anatomy at the adult-only Skulls and Sips or get up close with wee beasties, nocturnal birds … Read more

Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me
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Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me

A new documentary, Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me, is now available on BBC iPlayer, charting Sir Brian May’s journey as he looks to explore the different attitudes of farmers and those who – like himself – oppose the culling of badgers in the ongoing battle against bovine tuberculosis (TB). The film has been … Read more

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The Secret Lives of Animals to debut on Apple TV+
Butterfly Conservation launches first ever Youth Panel
Conservation project fights to protect Orkney Vole
Galápagos tortoises try weight training on World Reptile Awareness Day!
Marwell welcomes companion for red panda
The first Salisbury Cathedral pet service
Celebrate Halloween 2024 at Edinburgh Zoo
Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me
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