Scotland Mandates Swift Bricks in New Buildings
The Scottish Parliament has voted to make swift bricks mandatory in all new dwellings, aiming to help declining swift populations and other cavity-nesting birds.
Category : Wildlife
Dog Guards Owner's Body for Four Days in Himalayan Snow
A loyal pit bull named Sherru remained by his teenage owner's body for four days in freezing Himalayan conditions, enduring snowstorms without food or movement.
Rescue Dog's Joyful First Beach Visit After Years in Cage
A rescue dog named Teddy, who spent four years confined to a cage, experiences his first joyful beach visit, captured in a touching TikTok video by his new owner documenting the canine's emotional recovery journey.
Woodpecker's Plastic Box Drumming in Dartmoor Dawn
A male great spotted woodpecker in West Dartmoor, Devon, has been using an electrical junction box for territorial drumming, offering a unique twist on its natural behaviour.
Mountain Lion Captured in San Francisco After Urban Prowl
A young mountain lion was tranquilised and captured in San Francisco's Pacific Heights after roaming residential streets for over 30 hours. Officials plan to relocate the animal to a natural habitat.
Thousands of Jellyfish Swarm Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay
Photographer Rodney Dekker captures stunning video of a massive influx of lion's mane jellyfish washing ashore across Port Phillip Bay, from Altona to Blairgowrie, creating an incredible natural spectacle.
Two Million Toads Helped Across UK Roads by Volunteers
Wildlife charity Froglife reveals volunteers have assisted over two million toads during spring migrations since 1974, highlighting conservation efforts amid population declines.
Red Jellyfish Swarm Melbourne Beaches
Thousands of red lion's mane jellyfish have washed ashore across Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay, prompting safety warnings for swimmers and beachgoers during the Australian summer season.
Mountain Lion Captured in San Francisco Streets
A young mountain lion roaming San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighbourhood has been safely tranquilised and captured by officials near Lafayette Park, with residents warned to stay clear.
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Capture Underway
A young mountain lion has been spotted wandering through San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighbourhood, prompting wildlife officials to launch a capture operation near Lafayette Park.
California Wildlife Trafficking Bust: Three Arrested for Elephant Tusks
Three individuals have been arrested in California following the seizure of hundreds of illegal animal products, including elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns, in what authorities describe as one of the largest wildlife trafficking cases in recent years.
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco Neighbourhood
A mountain lion was sighted prowling in a residential area of San Francisco, leading to a search operation and safety warnings for locals to stay vigilant.
Sicilian Town Evacuated After Landslide Leaves Homes on Cliff Edge
Over 1,500 residents evacuated in Niscemi, Sicily, after a violent storm caused a landslide, leaving homes teetering on a crumbling cliff edge and prompting a state of emergency.
Sicily Landslide: Homes Teeter on Cliff Edge, Evacuations Underway
A severe landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, has forced 1,500 evacuations, with houses and cars left precariously on a cliff edge after a 4km hillside collapse, threatening the town's historic centre.
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Safety Warnings Issued
A mountain lion was filmed prowling a residential San Francisco neighbourhood before disappearing into Lafayette Park, prompting animal control officials to warn residents to remain vigilant.
Countryfile viewers fume over 'distressing' bird netting scenes
BBC's Countryfile faces backlash as viewers criticise 'distressing' footage of birds caught via cannon netting for research, sparking debate on animal welfare.
Birds Bring Solace in Grief: A Yorkshire Diary
After losing her sister to cancer, a North Yorkshire writer finds unexpected comfort through two bird visitations - a starling and a robin - that arrive like gifts during her mourning.
Captive Beluga Whales Saved from Euthanasia by Canada
Canada's fisheries minister has conditionally approved the export of 30 captive beluga whales from Marineland to US aquariums, preventing their threatened euthanasia.
Simple January Task to Attract Robins to Your Garden
Wildlife experts reveal a straightforward winter gardening task that can help attract robins when frozen ground makes foraging difficult, plus essential feeding tips.
Snow Leopard Attacks Skier in China: Video Shows Predator
A shocking video from China's Xinjiang province shows a snow leopard crouching over a motionless skier after an attack. The tourist was hospitalised but is stable, with authorities increasing safety measures.
K'gari Dingo Cull Risks Extinction, Experts Warn
Experts warn that killing dingoes on K'gari after a tourist's death could push the isolated population towards extinction, citing low genetic diversity and inbreeding risks.
Walk of Water Photography Contest Reveals Human-Water Connection
The global Walk of Water photography contest showcases stunning images from around the world, highlighting humanity's intimate relationship with water in all its forms.
Scotland's Marine Protection Failure: Bottom Trawling Continues
Despite designating 37% of Scottish waters as Marine Protected Areas, bottom trawling and scallop dredging continue in 95% of coastal waters, devastating seabeds and threatening traditional fishing livelihoods.
Winter's White Wonders: Egrets and Snowdrops in Norfolk
A Norfolk country diary observes the brilliant white of little egrets and emerging snowdrops against the drab winter landscape, pondering nature's cleanliness amid muddy conditions.
Spider Monkeys Share Insider Knowledge for Food
Scientists discover Geoffroy's spider monkeys switch social groups to share information on fruit tree locations and ripening times, enhancing collective intelligence.
Coogan's Home Plans Threatened by Protected Newts
Comedian Steve Coogan's plans to build a guest annexe at his East Sussex manor could be halted if rare great crested newts are found on his property, with strict wildlife protection laws in place.
Spider Monkeys Share Insider Knowledge on Fruit Trees
New research reveals spider monkeys in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula share insider knowledge about prime fruit trees through fluid social subgroups, enhancing collective foraging success.
Pet Monkeys Face Seizure Under New UK Welfare Ban
New UK laws requiring zoo-level standards for keeping primates could lead to thousands of pet monkeys being seized, with many potentially facing euthanasia due to health issues.
Countryfile Fans Fume Over 'Distressing' Bird Scene
BBC Countryfile viewers expressed anger on social media after a segment showed birds being captured using cannon netting, with many calling the method distressing.
r/animalid: The Subreddit for Wildlife Mystery Thrills
Discover how the Reddit community r/animalid turns everyday wildlife encounters into thrilling mysteries, from blurry rats to coyotes with mange, satisfying our deep-seated desire for excitement.
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