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Planet Patrol celebrates Earth Day 2023

The Planet Patrol app in use

On Saturday, this year’s Earth Day will be celebrated, which takes place every year on 22nd April, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. To coincide with this, environmental campaign group Planet Patrol is calling on the public to help protect the nation’s rivers as part of a UK-wide citizen science … Read more

UK tech company helps tiny Gibraltar zoo promote its big message

UK tech company helps tiny Gibraltar zoo promote its big message

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park in Gibraltar, one of the smallest zoos in the world, has embarked on a digital transformation journey to use technology to modernise and engage better with visitors.

Ground-breaking new app aims to help elephant welfare

A ground-breaking new android app, developed by experts at the University of Nottingham, could help elephant keepers at facilities around the world to monitor the welfare of their animals, ensuring they lead happy and healthy lives. The team are now appealing to members of the public to help them to fund the ongoing development and … Read more

Apple TV+ to mark Earth Day with documentary firsts

Apple TV+ viewers are in for a treat this Friday 16th April when three ground-breaking documentaries about the natural world premiere ahead of Earth Day 2021. The Year Earth Changed, narrated by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning broadcaster David Attenborough, will make its debut on the same day critically acclaimed series Tiny World and Earth At Night … Read more

*WIN* A Let’s Explore VR Oceans Mega Pack!

Would you like to go on a deep-sea virtual reality adventure? Dive into an immersive world of discovery and swim with sharks, humpback whales, polar bears and other marine wildlife with the Let’s Explore Oceans Mega Pack. Suitable for ages 7+, the family-friendly educational experience offers a thrilling underwater adventure where users can immerse themselves in … Read more

Handy app offers top tips for helping hedgehogs

To coincide with National Hedgehog Day this Sunday 2nd February ‘Hedgehog Street’ has launched a new app offering monthly advice on how to help Britain’s favourite mammal. The new ‘Hedgehog Street’ app sends its users interactive top tips every month, showing how to help wild, native hedgehogs, together with all sorts of other helpful hedgehog … Read more

Great ideas for dog walking in Wales

May is National Walking Month and with another long bank holiday weekend and fine weather ahead, what better way to explore the countryside than with your canine best friend. If you are planning a trip to Wales to enjoy the beautiful coastline, impressive mountain ranges, remote moorlands and breath-taking lakes, why not try one of … Read more