Endangered giraffe born at Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo celebrates the birth of a male endangered giraffe, a vital addition to the international breeding programme. The six-foot-tall calf is thriving with his mother.
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Warm 2025 Spring Boosts Songbird Breeding in UK
Data reveals the UK's warmest spring on record led to higher breeding success for 14 songbird species, offering hope amid long-term declines. Discover the findings.
Critically Endangered Manumea Bird Sighted in Samoa
The manumea, the closest living relative to the extinct dodo, has been seen in a Samoan rainforest for the first time since 2020. Discover the vital role this bird plays and why its survival is critical.
UK drivers discover what strange motorway wires are for
UK drivers have been left stunned after learning the true purpose of the 'strange' wire gantries spanning roads. Discover the surprising wildlife solution and the debate surrounding its effectiveness.
SeaWorld's Killer Whale Katina Dies Aged 50
SeaWorld Orlando announces the death of its beloved orca, Katina, aged 50. The park's final generation of performing whales continues to dwindle. Read more about her legacy.
Red Squirrel Highlands Range Grows 25% After Reintroduction
A rewilding project has boosted the red squirrel's range in the Scottish Highlands by over 25%. Discover how 259 squirrels were relocated this year and the plans for further conservation.
Rare surgery performed on sun bear at Hertfordshire Zoo
A sun bear named Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo undergoes a rare fertility surgery by German vets, a crucial step for the vulnerable species' European breeding programme. Discover how this operation could boost conservation efforts.
Mike Alexander's lifelong conservation legacy remembered
Discover how Mike Alexander's childhood dream of becoming Skomer Island warden led to global conservation impact and lasting environmental legacy in Wales.
Melbourne Cup Sire St Jean Dies in Tragic Accident
Breeding stallion St Jean, sire of 2025 Melbourne Cup champion Half Yours, has died following a freak paddock incident at his Victorian farm. Read the full story.
Wild Turkey Spring Mating: Snoods & Wingmen
Discover how wild turkeys transform forests into complex social arenas during spring breeding season, where snood length determines mating success and brothers form cooperative teams.
How Turkey Trades Became a Conservation Success
Discover how US states traded wild turkeys for other animals like moose and otters, reviving populations from just thousands to 7 million birds. Explore this ingenious conservation story.
Prince William at Tusk Conservation Awards with Ronnie Wood
Prince William hosted the 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards, honouring African wildlife protectors. The royal shared a light-hearted moment with Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood and his wife.
William's children love Fawlty Towers, he tells Cleese
Prince William shared a light-hearted moment with John Cleese, revealing his children adore the classic comedy Fawlty Towers. The exchange occurred at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.
William tells John Cleese his children love Fawlty Towers
The Prince of Wales shared a charming moment with John Cleese, revealing his children are huge fans of Fawlty Towers. Discover the highlights from the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.
Prince William hosts Tusk Conservation Awards 2025
The Prince of Wales hosted the 13th Tusk Conservation Awards, celebrating African conservationists. He was seen sharing a joke with Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood. Discover the winners.
Ex-Marine runs 16 marathons for UK rescue dogs
Former marine Mitch Hutchcraft, who recently summited Everest, is running 16 marathons in 16 days from Kent to Scotland to raise awareness for rescue dogs and petition against illegal breeding.
Prince William meets young marine conservationists
The Prince of Wales visited Colwyn Bay to commend the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network for their vital work protecting Wales' precious coastline and marine life.
Flat-faced dog breeds could disappear in decade
Pugs and French Bulldogs could vanish within a decade under new breeding assessments targeting extreme traits that cause health suffering. Learn how this affects UK pet owners.
Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island
Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.
Ancient dogs diversified 11,000 years ago, study finds
Groundbreaking research reveals dogs started developing different shapes and sizes 11,000 years ago, long before Victorian selective breeding. Discover the deep history of canine evolution.
Heroic woman saves stranded shark in Cornwall rescue
In an extraordinary display of courage and compassion, a woman wades into dangerous waters to rescue a beached shark and return it safely to the ocean off Cornwall's coast.
Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Clarkson's Pig Breeding Nightmare Filmed for Prime Video
Jeremy Clarkson faces agricultural agony as his pig breeding venture at Diddly Squat Farm descends into chaos, with filming capturing every disastrous moment for his Prime Video series.
Wildlife detectives hunt for missing rare animal with cameras
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.
Genetic Engineering: The New Frontier in Wildlife Conservation
Conservationists are turning to radical genetic engineering techniques to save wild animals from extinction. Explore the ethical dilemmas and scientific breakthroughs shaping the future of wildlife preservation.
Millions of red crabs migrate across Christmas Island
Witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena as millions of red crabs undertake their annual migration across Christmas Island, turning roads, forests and beaches into a moving sea of crimson.
David Edwards: Guardian of Britain's Ancient Forests
Tribute to environmental champion David Edwards, whose groundbreaking research and passionate advocacy transformed forest conservation policies across the UK and beyond.
Africa's ancient elephant highways blocked
New research reveals how century-old elephant migration corridors across Africa have been severed by human development, creating dangerous conflicts and threatening ancient behaviours passed down through generations.
Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx
Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.
Goffs' £2.5m Ascot Auction Transforms Champions Day
Ascot Racecourse partners with Goffs for groundbreaking auction featuring elite yearlings, creating unprecedented excitement for British Champions Day 2024
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