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In an exclusive interview for Discover Animals, author, presenter and photographer David Lindo discusses his influences, what people can do to engage with birds in urban environments, and how birding can be enjoyed by everyone.
Spring is a busy time of year for the team at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo who have been hard at work preparing for the start of the Gentoo penguin breeding season.
Author and illustrator Vicky Woodgate writes exclusively for Discover Animals to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Magic of Seasons.
TV presenter and nature expert Chris Packham has unveiled a spectacular pop-up habitat in Central London to mark the start of Big Cat Week on National Geographic WILD. Bringing to life a hyper-realistic animatronic leopard in its natural habitat of the Okavango Delta, the four-dimensional ‘living billboard’ features a waterfall, sculpted tree trunk, rocks and […]
A survey carried out by the RSPB has revealed that the UK crane population reached its highest level for over 400 years in 2021 as our tallest bird continues to make a comeback.
Four adorable Asian short-clawed otter pups have made their first public appearance at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo. Born on 18 November 2021 to parents Barry and Luna, the quadruplets have just had their first health checks. Vets at the wildlife conservation charity have been able to confirm that the litter are four girls, who will be […]
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Rare butterfly species back from the brink following successful reintroduction. This summer, wildlife enthusiasts will be able to see the Chequered Skipper butterfly in the wild for the first time in more than 40 years. Extinct in England since 1976, the butterfly has been successfully breeding in a hidden forest, thanks to the expertise of […]
Saving Wildcats, a European partnership project led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is offering the chance to sponsor a wildcat for the first time since establishing its breeding centre at Highland Wildlife Park.
The UK Wild Otter Trust has saved a tiny Eurasian otter cub who was found alone in De Lank Quarry on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The charity has now launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for the first few months of the cub’s rehabilitation.
A brand-new augmented reality experience inspired by the BBC’s ground-breaking The Green Planet series is set to open in central London this week. Visitors to The Green Planet VR experience will be able to learn more about the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet thanks to digital botanical imagery.
Fancy taking on a challenge or two while raising funds for a wildlife charity? If so, WWF is currently offering a couple of great ways to keep active while also helping the planet’s most endangered species and habitats… Sign up today!
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub has taken its wobbly first steps outside at ZSL London Zoo’s Tiger Territory. Zookeepers captured this adorable footage of the one-month-old after mum Gaysha took her new arrival outside to enjoy the afternoon sun.
The Wildlife Trusts has published its Marine Review for 2021, revealing both highs and lows for our coastal wildlife. Compiled by the Trusts’ Living Seas teams, who are the eyes and ears of the UK coast, the report looks back at some memorable moments from the past year. In good news, strong numbers of humpback whales were […]
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Cotswold Wildlife Park turned into an unexpected winter wonderland earlier this week when a blanket of snow fell, covering parts of the UK including Oxfordshire. As temperatures dropped, a dedicated team of keepers worked hard to care for the animals, including the park’s new three-month-old White Rhino calf, Molly, who saw snow for the first […]
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It’s no wonder the robin is the UK’s favourite bird, says the RSPB. They are easy to spot, with their handsome red breasts, they’re people-friendly and they provide us with beautiful birdsong pretty much all year round. However, Christmas is the time we really get to celebrate robins. Stories about their association with the season […]
Geoff Moore, our roving reporter, speaks with the team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about the important work being done to rehabilitate seals found on the southwest coast. We also learn about a typical day at the centre located in Gweek, Cornwall, and what to do if anyone comes across a seal pup on the […]
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The newest addition to ZSL London Zoo is an adorable baby two-toed sloth who surprised keepers by being born unexpectedly quickly on Sunday 24th October. During their morning rounds, zookeepers had arrived early to check on pregnant sloth Marilyn, who was snuggled up peacefully in her den with no baby in sight. When they returned […]
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The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide to show which seafood should be avoided to help protect the ocean and how we can make sustainable choices. Different types of fish and shellfish, covering more than 120 different species, have been rated using a traffic light system, with green showing Best Choice options and red, Fish to Avoid. […]
The trees may be bare and the skies a little grey, but there’s still plenty to see and do at this time of year. To inspire you to wrap up warm and get out there and make the most of nature, the RSPB has put together a guide to winter walks and hotspots to visit during […]
In a new, short film made for COP26 by The Wildlife Trusts, Sir David Attenborough calls for the role of nature to be recognised in the fight against climate change. Sir David also calls for a greater focus on nature’s power to store carbon – as well as support for local communities and landowners to create […]