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2,000 swans arrive early at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

2,000 swans have arrived early at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Martin Mere Centre due to... more


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Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012

Famous albino whale could be a father

The famous albino whale from Australia may have fathered an albino baby! more


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Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012

Could these extinct tortoises still be alive?

A giant Galapagos tortoise thought to be extinct may still be alive somewhere according to a new... more


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Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012


Italian town given permission to shoot wild boars

The residents of Alassio have been given permission by local officials to shoot wild boars. more


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Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012

There's still time to take part in the RSPB Big School Birdwatch

Schoolchildren across the UK are currently taking part in the UK’s biggest wildlife survey. more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

Conservation project celebrates 5th birthday

The conservation project, which was set up by the Zoological Society of London, has just celebra... more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012


One of Edinburgh Zoo's pandas has become ill

One of the pandas living at Edinburgh Zoo has become ill. more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

100 orphaned baby seals being cared for at seal nursery

More than 100 baby seals, who have been orphaned, are being cared for at a seal nursery in Holland. more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

Mice are born knowing how to sing

Mice are born knowing how to sing

Scientists have discovered that mice are born knowing how to sing their own special songs… more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012


Wolverines may vanish from mainland America

Wolverines may vanish from mainland America

Mysterious wolverines may vanish from mainland America. more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

New research suggests sheep are intelligent

New research shows that sheep may be more intelligent than we think.

New research shows that sheep may be more intelligent than we think. more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

Twelve short-snouted sea horses settle into new home

Twelve short-snouted sea horses are settling into their new home this week at Living Coasts ... more


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Thursday, 26 Jan 2012


Two terrapins found dumped in box near Oxford

Two terrapins have been found dumped in a box near Oxford. more


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Thursday, 26 Jan 2012

Orangutans learn to use iPads

Orangutans at a zoo in Milwaukee, USA, have been learning to use the iPad and experts think that ... more


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Thursday, 26 Jan 2012

The Wildlife Trust needs help counting hares

This winter, the Wildlife Trusts are asking people in Wales to help them count the number of wil... more


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Thursday, 26 Jan 2012