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Discover Ferne, the WW2 animal sanctuary still going strong

A cat at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Nestling in 72 acres of South Somerset is the Ferne Animal Sanctuary, which only exists because of the Second World War. Watch Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore’s report here: Ferne was set up in 1939 by the late Nina, Duchess of Hamilton & Brandon (below) as she realised that with the up-coming war, there was … Read more

What to expect when you’re adopting

Introducing a new pet to your family is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But it’s difficult to know where to start, especially if this will be your first pet. To celebrate one of the Discover Animals team adopting a cat this month, we’ve put together some tips and advice on what to expect if you’re planning to adopt.

Protect Kenyan elephants with a Born Free adoption

International wildlife charity The Born Free Foundation is offering a great way for any animal lover to get involved with elephant conservation in Kenya. Sign up for an elephant adoption pack, or buy one as a gift, and help protect the EB elephant family living in Amboseli National Park. The Amboseli Trust for Elephants has … Read more