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Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire has welcomed a new species of bird with a flock of magnificently coloured Black-Cheeked Lovebirds – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The name ‘Lovebird’ comes from the parrots’ strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods of time the birds spend sitting closely together. Believed to be Africa’s most … Read more
West Midland Safari Park is currently hosting its annual Santa Safari event and keepers have been busy thinking of inventive ways to get the animals involved in the Christmas spirit too. Creating enrichment is an important part of a keeper’s job, as it promotes natural behaviours that animals exhibit in the wild. As part of … Read more
The question of how humans relate to other animals has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. ‘Making Nature’ at London’s Wellcome Collection is running until 21st May and brings together over 100 objects from literature, film, taxidermy and photography to examine what we think, feel and value about other species and the … Read more
Enjoy an exciting and educational day out at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water this summer. At one of the UK’s biggest bird gardens, families can discover an array of amazing wildlife from king penguins to tortoises. Situated in the picturesque Cotswolds, Birdland boasts a beautiful natural setting of woodland, river and gardens that are inhabited by over … Read more
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