UK conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species marks the 30th anniversary of its National Dormouse Monitoring Programme (NDMP) this year – the longest-running small land mammal survey in the world. Established in 1990 to monitor how the UK’s hazel dormouse populations are faring, results for the 2019 report revealed that, although some populations are thriving, […]
To celebrate our feline friends UK charity Cats Protection has launched The Alternative Cat Awards 2020 and would love your moggy videos as entries. If your cat has made an outstanding contribution to your life this year – especially during lockdown – upload your video to Instagram or Twitter using #AlternativeCatAwards for your chance to […]
International Tiger Day is held every year on the 29th of July to raise awareness for one of our most iconic yet critically endangered animals. Wild tiger populations have fallen by around 95% since the beginning of the 20th century with only an estimated 3,900 tigers remaining. World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) is determined […]
“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 […]
Two former captive beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, will move into the world’s first open water whale sanctuary in June, the SEA LIFE Trust has revealed this week. The ground-breaking marine welfare project, located in a natural bay off the south coast of Iceland, has been created in partnership with wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin […]
Animal welfare charity Cats Protection is inviting cat lovers across the UK to nominate their furry friends for the National Cat Awards 2020. The annual event celebrates the nation’s most marvelous moggies, with heart-warming tales of devotion, courage, and companionship. Nominations are now open and cat owners have until noon on Thursday 12 March to […]
Looking for Christmas gift inspiration that is sustainable, recycled and kind to the planet? Why not visit the Discover Animals shop, where the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has just revealed a pick of products especially for visitors to our site… ❄️ Black & White Keep Cup It’s estimated that 2.5bn coffee cups are thrown away in […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire has teamed up with Dorset-based Backdoorshoes to create leopard print gardening clogs which not only look good but also raise money for a great cause. Inspired by Marwell’s very own Amur leopard, Kaia, international conservation charity Marwell Wildlife, which operates Marwell Zoo, receives a donation for every pair sold of these super […]
The world’s leading conservation charity WWF is encouraging everyone to Wear it Wild on Friday 7th June and help raise vital funds to protect our planet. One in six species is at risk of extinction because of climate change. WWF believes that if we are going to tackle this crisis we need to be fiercer, braver and […]
A new national beetle survey has been launched by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and Royal Holloway University of London. Volunteers are needed for a two week period in June to help find and record sightings of the noble chafer beetle, to help conservationists save this threatened species. Noble chafers are small, […]
Our world is inhabited by some remarkable creatures. Millions of different species populate every corner of the Earth, each having cleverly adapted to their surroundings over millennia. From the hugely popular Twitter account – @StrangeAnimals – author and bio-scientist Caleb Compton has celebrated these wonders of evolution and marvelled at their extraordinary diversity. Following on […]
The RSPB has released a track of pure birdsong to highlight the fact that there are 40 million fewer birds in the UK now than half a century ago. This week, the charity is calling on the public to download and stream the single to ensure it enters the charts in time for International Dawn […]
The RSPB is releasing a specially-created track of birdsong to highlight the fact that there are 40 million fewer birds in the UK now than half a century ago. The single is part of the RSPB’s ’ Let Nature Sing’ project and the charity is calling on the public to download and stream the song […]
Wildlife charity the RSPB has released its first chocolate bar and not only does it taste great, but profits from sales will also help save rainforest in Sierra Leone. Gola Rainforest Chocolate is made from forest-friendly cocoa beans grown in the depths of the Gola rainforest, home to many endangered species including pygmy hippos, forest […]
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 […]
Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat charity, has released a heart-warming festive animation as part of its 2018 Christmas campaign. Following on from the success of last year’s animation ‘Kozal’s Christmas’, this year’s festive ad takes inspiration from a true story – a tale of the relationship between one girl and her cat. “Genie’s Christmas Wish” […]
UK conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has released its annual Christmas catalogue, with all proceeds from the gift range going directly to help wildlife in need. With something to suit every budget, PTES Christmas gifts include everything from wooden animal key rings and beautifully designed cushions and tea towels, to wildlife guides and original […]
British wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) have issued some sensible advice ahead of Guy Fawkes night and any festivities this weekend. When building a bonfire and before lighting, remember to check for any wildlife that may have crawled inside, especially if the pyre has been created in advance. A large pile of twigs, branches […]
Georgina Groves is Projects Director at Wild Welfare and has over 15 years of experience working for animal welfare, research and conservation organisations including the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and The Natural History Museum in London. Georgina is responsible for overseeing the charity’s global projects and ensuring the organisation stays true to its vision […]
An urgent campaign has been launched by international wildlife conservation charity World Land Trust (WLT) to halt the deforestation of jaguar habitat in Belize. More than 25,000 acres of forest has now been lost in this region over the last ten years. WLT are working with the Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative (CSFI), who manage two […]
Saturday 22nd September is #WorldRhinoDay with organisations throughout the world joining in to raise vital funds and awareness for rhino conservation. International wildlife charity Save the Rhino work with experts on projects across the globe in a bid to stop illegal poaching which has reached crisis point and resulted in the loss of rhino habitat. Three […]
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 […]
Wetnose Animal Day will take place on 21st September 2018 and a whole host of famous faces have pledged their support by posing with a nose. Wetnose was established in 2000 to help educate and promote the issues of animal welfare as well as raise much needed funds to cover essential food and medical treatments […]
Charitable project Remembering Wildlife will publish the third book in its fundraising series later this year to raise awareness for great apes across Africa and Asia. Produced in association with the Born Free Foundation and Photoguard, Remembering Great Apes will be released in October 2018 and contains images from some of the world’s best wildlife photographers, […]
UK wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is looking for volunteers to take part in its annual Living with Mammals survey. Members of the public are asked to survey a garden or local green space once a week between Monday 26th March and Sunday 24th June, and record the wild mammals they see. […]
Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire are offering elephant fans an unmissable opportunity when they visit on selected dates during August. Keepers at the park are holding a special charity event from 21st-28th August, to help raise money for the animal conservation charity, Tusk. During the week visitors will get the chance to have their picture […]