Young Naturalists Lead Snowy Animal Census in Wildlife Survey
A group of young naturalists has embarked on a snowy animal census, documenting local wildlife tracks and signs to monitor biodiversity and engage in environmental conservation efforts.
Category : Wildlife
London's Hidden Microclimates: Wildlife Thriving in the City
Discover how London's unique urban environments create microclimates where scorpions, snakes, otters, falcons, and other unexpected species are thriving beyond the zoo.
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Amid Finnish Reindeer Crisis
The European Union has downgraded the wolf's strictly protected status after populations nearly doubled. In Finland, record reindeer deaths spark fears Russian wolves are crossing the border due to the Ukraine war.
K'gari Dingo Death Sparks Tourism Debate
The death of a Canadian backpacker on K'gari raises urgent questions about balancing tourism with protecting the island's unique dingo population.
Sea Lion Recovers in LA After Bullets Found in Head
A sea lion named Confetti is recovering in Los Angeles after rescuers discovered two bullets lodged in his head, highlighting ongoing violence against marine mammals.
Chimp Babsie Starts New Life at Edinburgh Zoo After Rescue
Babsie, a 33-year-old Eastern chimpanzee rescued from a German circus, has settled into her new home at Edinburgh Zoo after a careful introduction process to join the existing troop.
Feral Camels Rampage Australian Town in Heatwave
Mount Liebig faces nightly invasions by hundreds of feral camels searching for water as record-breaking temperatures exceed 50°C, damaging infrastructure.
Mother Otter Teaches Pup to Swim at Zoo
A mother otter named Pintar was filmed giving her two-month-old pup swimming lessons at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.
Sydney Shark Attacks: Four Incidents in 48 Hours Spark Fear
Multiple beaches in New South Wales have been closed following four shark attacks in just 48 hours along Australia's east coast, with three occurring in Sydney, raising serious concerns about water safety.
Autopsy: Canadian Backpacker Drowned, Had Dingo Bites on K'gari
The autopsy of 19-year-old Canadian backpacker Piper James found evidence consistent with drowning and injuries from dingo bites. Queensland police await further pathology results.
Cold Snap Increases Rare Bird Sightings in UK
The RSPB predicts more fieldfares and redwings will migrate to UK gardens this winter due to unsettled European weather, as nearly 600,000 prepare for Big Garden Birdwatch.
Ancient Forest Last Stand for Endangered Hummingbird
In Ecuador's Yanacocha Reserve, the Black-breasted puffleg hummingbird faces extinction with only 150-200 individuals remaining as conservationists battle habitat loss.
Wildlife Photography: Eagles, Axolotls and Ecological Winners
This week's global wildlife photography showcase features a blood-sucking crocodile, climate-affected penguins, overpopulated koalas and vanishing axolotls across continents.
Koala Overpopulation Creates Conservation Dilemma in Australia
Scientists warn that booming koala populations in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges are exceeding sustainable limits, creating a complex conservation challenge that requires urgent management.
Thailand's Dugong Crisis: A Marine Warning
Thailand's Andaman Coast dugong population has plummeted by over half, with increasing strandings pointing to a severe marine biodiversity crisis and seagrass die-off.
Mississippi Dog Rescue: 200+ Animals Saved Before Storm
Animal welfare groups race against time to rescue over 200 dogs from a dire Mississippi property before a major winter storm hits, with conditions described as a 'house of horrors'.
Ecuador's Ancient Forest: Last Stand for Hummingbird
The Yanacocha Reserve in Ecuador's Andes mountains serves as the final sanctuary for the critically endangered Black-breasted puffleg hummingbird, with only 150-200 individuals remaining.
Indonesia Acts After Floods Kill 11% of World's Rarest Apes
Indonesian government revokes 28 company permits and sues six firms for £211m after catastrophic floods devastate the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population.
Scotland's Marine Protection Fails as Trawling Continues
Despite designating 37% of waters as Marine Protected Areas, Scotland permits destructive bottom trawling in 95% of coastal zones, devastating ecosystems and local fishing communities.
Buffalo Escapes Crocodile Jaws in Zambia River Drama
A safari guide captured the heart-stopping moment a buffalo wriggled free from a crocodile's jaws in Zambia's Lower Zambezi River, revealing a rare survival story.
450+ Pet Rats Need Homes After Neglect Case
Animal rescue volunteers urgently seek homes for over 450 pet rats discovered in a condemned New York house, with many suffering health issues but most finding placements.
Southern Africa Floods Kill 100+ and Damage Kruger Park
Torrential rains have caused severe flooding across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, killing over 100 people, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing tens of millions in damage to Kruger National Park.
Adam Frost's 7 Plants for Wildlife Gardens
Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost reveals seven specific plant varieties he's growing to attract birds, insects and creatures to your garden year-round.
Injured Baby Mountain Lion Rescued in Los Angeles
A six-month-old mountain lion cub was rescued in Los Angeles after being found injured on a road, sparking concerns over wildlife safety in urban areas.
Kruger Park Floods: Five-Year Recovery Ahead
South Africa's Kruger National Park faces a five-year, £22 million recovery after devastating floods damaged infrastructure and closed tourist camps, with climate change intensifying regional weather patterns.
Asian Hornets Found in Wales for First Time Amid UK Surge
Invasive Asian hornets have been discovered in Wales for the first time, with officials urging vigilance after a nest was found near Wrexham. This follows a record year of sightings across the UK, highlighting the growing threat to native bee populations.
Greenland Shark Secrets: Sighted, Ancient, Misunderstood
Scientists challenge long-held beliefs about Greenland sharks, revealing they are not blind and questioning their 500-year lifespan, while exploring their enigmatic biology in a changing Arctic climate.
Winterwatch Viewers Criticise BBC's Dramatic Changes
BBC's Winterwatch faces backlash as viewers complain about props and dramatic music, urging the broadcaster to stick to wildlife facts instead of entertainment gimmicks.
Bird Feeding Guide: Attract and Protect Garden Birds
Wildlife experts share essential advice on positioning bird feeders, selecting quality food, and supporting birds during nesting season to boost biodiversity.
Asian Hornets Invade Wales: Public Warned to Stay Vigilant
Killer Asian hornets have been discovered in Wales for the first time, with authorities warning the public to remain vigilant as the invasive species threatens native pollinators.
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