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Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire has welcomed a second endangered reticulated giraffe calf, just a few weeks after the arrival of another. The baby boy, an important addition to the conservation breeding programme, was born to mum Luna and dad Bashu on Monday 15th July, just three weeks after fellow mum Ijuma had her baby girl … Read more
The official trailer and first artwork have been released for new animated family feature film Ozi: Voice of the Forest, produced by Academy Award Winner Leonardo di Caprio and Mike Medavoy, and featuring an all-star voice cast including Amandla Stenberg, Dean-Charles Chapman, Urzila Carlson, Laura Dern, Djimon Hounsou, Donald Sutherland, RuPaul Charles and Hugh Bonneville … Read more
In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore meets Sacha Dench, sometimes known as the human swan, although she could just as easily be described as the human osprey or vulture! Sacha’s latest project on vultures follows on from tracing the flight routes of Bewick swans from Northern Russia and ospreys from Scotland to Africa. … Read more
The Wildlife Trusts are urging the public to nurture nature this June to celebrate the 10th birthday of 30 Days Wild. This year, the month-long nature challenge to do something wild every single day in June is backed by TV stars Dermot O’Leary, Liz Bonnin and Dr Amir Khan. Since 2015, over three million … Read more
London Zoo‘s trio of 10-week-old Endangered lion cubs had their first health check this week, and their eager keepers were finally able to confirm the sexes of the zoo‘s newest big cats. The zoo‘s veterinary team and keepers carried out the medical exam in the cubs’ familiar dens, where they are most relaxed. The team … Read more
Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. This is the first scientific evidence that wildlife-friendly gardening practices, such as having long grass and flowering ivy, boost the … Read more
A campaign for Scotland to become the first Rewilding Nation in the world, backed by Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, has smashed an ambitious fundraising bid to raise £200,000 in just six days – 24 hours ahead of its original one-week target. The Scottish Rewilding Alliance, a coalition of more than 20 organisations, is calling on … Read more
Steve Backshall, one of Britain’s best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and television presenters, is returning to Longleat in Wiltshire for the first time in over a decade this May half term. He will present an all-new wildlife show, created exclusively for Longleat, from Saturday 25th May until Sunday 2nd June. Tickets are on sale now. … Read more
Earlier this year, Plymouth announced £11.6 million funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create the UK’s first National Marine Park in Devon. This will be part of a £22 million transformational five-year programme that will engage an entire city in its landscape and heritage. The project will revolutionise the way Plymouth interacts with … Read more
Our latest Book on the Bird Table is the wonderful Saving Sun Bears by Dr Sarah Pye, which follows the inspirational work of Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te or ‘papa bear’ as he tries to save the sun bear from extinction. The sun bear has become know as the forgotten bear, being the least … Read more
The National Trust team who care for Brownsea Island in Dorset are looking forward to welcoming back day visitors when it re-opens on Saturday 16th March. Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore made a trip to find out more. Springtime on Brownsea is a great time to look out for a number of key species including red … Read more
A Cape porcupine family at the UK’s largest zoo has grown from three to four, with a spiky new baby joining the prickle – with the little one starting to venture outside just in time for Mother’s Day. Mum Kimya gave birth to the baby, known as a porcupette, at 3.34AM on 13th February 2024 … Read more
In this short film, Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore visits Florida to explore Sawgrass Recreation Park and meet its rescued alligators as well as those living wild. He finds out some fascinating facts such as: alligators in the wild can have a life-span of 30-50 years they can’t survive in salt water they are the … Read more
Dedicated rangers needed patience, invention and tasty treats to get the measure of all creatures great and small at Yorkshire Wildlife Park‘s annual animal audit. Each of the hundreds of animals, from tiny meerkats to Eastern black rhinos and giraffes, has to be counted and have their vital statistics recorded as part of a national … Read more
Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire is inviting kids to live out their dreams and spend the night at soft play, with the launch of Hullaba-snooze – a brand new sleepover experience at Whipsnade Zoo‘s Hullabazoo indoor play. Spending the evening within roaring distance of the zoo’s amazing animals, groups of 20 or more can bed down … Read more
Today marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science and The Wildlife Trusts are celebrating some of their colleagues and their achievements. The organisation is fortunate to be supported by many inspiring female experts who are creating remarkable impact for both science and nature: Kathryn Brown OBE – director of climate change and evidence … Read more
Children can start looking for signs of Spring this February half term with the Green Tree Badge initiative, which puts trees and nature centre stage for young people, parents, teachers and communities. Challenging primary school children to go on a fun journey of activities that will encourage scientific curiosity, creativity, and promote responsible citizenship of … Read more
London Zoo has welcomed a critically endangered western lowland gorilla infant. The tiny infant was born at the conservation zoo to mum Mjukuu at 9:34am on Wednesday 17th January 2024, following an approximately eight-and-a-half-month long pregnancy. London Zoo‘s gorilla keepers were carrying out their usual morning duties when they first spotted that Mjukuu was in … Read more
Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore recently visited Vienna to check out Europe’s first dedicated cat cafe, which opened in 2012. Just a stone’s throw away from the city’s busy shopping area in Blumenstockgasse, Cafe Neko provides a haven for the resident cats, with customers buying food and drink from vending machines and then enjoying time … Read more
The amazing moment a rare baby southern white rhino was born at West Midland Safari Park has been caught on CCTV. Keepers watching the live footage behind-the-scenes saw the female calf arrive at 1:48am on 11th January 2024, following a tricky breach birth for 15-year-old mum Keyah. After a few attempts, keepers noticed that the … Read more
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey – the RSPB‘s Big Garden Birdwatch – returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January. Across the UK, over half a million people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2023, counting a whopping 9.1 million … Read more
London Zoo carried out its annual stocktake this week, a mammoth task which involves tallying up every furred, feathered and scaled creature in its care. The conservation zoo is home to more than 300 different species, from Endangered Galapagos giant tortoises and Asiatic lions to Critically Endangered Sumatran tigers – all of which are logged … Read more
As the festive cheer of Christmas fades, a magical world awaits at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire where Glow Marwell is still in full swing. Beat the gloom of the Chrimbo Limbo with uplifting light displays featuring more than half a million LED bulbs, playful interactive elements and tasty treats. Until 30th December, pay a visit … Read more
The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging people across the country to brighten up wintery days by signing up for their 12 Days Wild challenge by doing one wild thing each day from 25th December to 5th January. You’ll receive daily inspirational emails jam-packed with fun ideas to help you connect with wildlife and lift your mood. … Read more
Nature organisation Earthwatch is highlighting its ‘Champion a Tiny Forest Tree’ campaign this Christmas as an alternative gifting option. Whether your favourite tree is an Oak, Hazel, Rowan, Silver Birch, Hawthorn or Elm, for £18 you can pick the species you would like to sponsor in one of over 200 Tiny Forests across the UK. … Read more
The New Forest National Park Authority is celebrating receiving £1.4 million to connect young people to nature and help communities across the region tackle climate change as part of the Youth for Climate and Nature scheme. The Youth for Climate and Nature scheme (YouCAN) has secured a £1.2 million Climate Action Fund grant from The … Read more
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