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Sir David Attenborough fronts TV appeal to save ZSL

“ZSL’s work is vital in driving forward a vision of a world where wildlife thrives, but ZSL now faces its toughest challenge to date – the national institution is now itself, at risk of extinction.” Sir David Attenborough is fronting a TV appeal to save conservation charity Zoological Society of London  (ZSL) “from extinction”. The … Read more

Wildwood bears emerge from winter slumber

Heralding the arrival of spring, the brown bears at Kent’s Wildwood Trust have emerged from 4 months of hibernation and returned back into their huge 1.5-acre woodland home. A huge occasion for the wildlife conservation charity, the release would usually be attended by hundreds of visitors who enter a raffle for the chance to feed … Read more

Urgent appeal to save newly discovered hummingbird

International wildlife conservation charity World Land Trust (WLT) has launched an urgent appeal to raise £30,000 to save a new species of hummingbird.  The blue-throated hillstar was discovered last year on a remote series of mountaintops in southern Ecuador but is already in critical danger of extinction. Mining corporations have gained the rights to mine for … Read more

UK’s largest cat charity launch appeal for knitters

Cats Protection are appealing for knitters to help unwanted cats and kittens stay cosy this autumn and winter by making blankets and fun mouse toys as part of their knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity helps around 190,000 cats every year through a network of over 250 volunteer-led branches and 34 centres. The charity … Read more