Rare Rock Whitebeam Trees Planted on Teesdale Quarry Ledges
Conservationists in the North Pennines have planted rare native rock whitebeam trees on inaccessible limestone quarry ledges to protect them from grazing animals and ensure their survival.
Conservationists in the North Pennines have planted rare native rock whitebeam trees on inaccessible limestone quarry ledges to protect them from grazing animals and ensure their survival.
A 1976 country diary entry captures the serene, unchanging beauty of St John's Vale in Cumbria, where farms nestle under fells, curlews call, and spring lambing unfolds in a sodden, vibrant landscape.
A stunning celestial event awaits stargazers as Venus, the brilliant evening beacon, will be joined by a young crescent moon on April 18 and 19. From London, the pairing will be visible in the west about 30 minutes after sunset, with the moon only 7.5% il
Brian Owen recounts saving a kitten frozen to a dock in Detroit, nursing her back to health, and how Chilly became a beloved family member despite his allergies.
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RecommendedFrom California to Alabama, marginalized communities are building intentional spaces to protect traditions, reconnect with ancestral knowledge, and foster healing through communal living and land stewardship.
A call to embrace untidy gardens as biodiversity havens, with insights on how neglect supports pollinators and birds amid rising urban paving trends.
Golden eagles could soon soar over England again as the government allocates £1 million to explore reintroduction, following a study identifying eight recovery zones in northern England.
Washington officials confirm 21 dead canines found on Guemes Island shoreline were foxes used legally as fishing bait, solving a local mystery that horrified residents.
A government-funded study identifies eight recovery zones in northern England where golden eagles could be reintroduced, with £1 million allocated to support the species' return after centuries of persecution.
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RecommendedA 49-year-old woman was fatally crushed by a decaying beech tree while walking with her husband in West Didsbury, Manchester. The inquest revealed the tree hadn't been pruned for 15 years.
The RSPB advises against feeding birds in summer to prevent disease spread, with Greenfinch populations declining over 65% due to trichomonosis. Experts recommend seasonal feeding and hygiene practices.
A Wyoming man has been sentenced to probation for killing a wolf, igniting controversy over wildlife protection laws and local hunting practices in the state.
Biruté Galdikas, the groundbreaking primatologist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting orangutans in Borneo, has passed away at age 79. Her work transformed scientific understanding of these critically endangered great apes.
In Langstone, Hampshire, ashy mining bees gather in dense aggregations, showcasing their unique mating rituals and vital role in pollinating spring flora and crops like oilseed rape.
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RecommendedThe RSPB recommends removing seed and nut feeders from May to October to reduce trichomonosis spread, suggesting protein alternatives like mealworms and fat balls instead.
Two sets of rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park highlight the remarkable recovery of this endangered species through dedicated conservation efforts.
This week's wildlife highlights include an ostrich on the run in Thailand, seals riding a surfboard in Ireland, and stunning photos from Kenya to Colombia.
In Oppdal, Norway, humans represent species from spiders to spruces in councils that aim to integrate nature's perspective into local governance and decision-making processes.
Campaigners express outrage as swifts' nesting holes in a Derbyshire rail viaduct are sealed during a £7.5m refurbishment, threatening the birds' breeding success amid a 66% population decline since 1995.
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RecommendedScientists document unprecedented chimpanzee civil war in Uganda's Kibale National Park, where 200 apes split into rival factions and engaged in deadly conflicts over eight years.
Scientists have identified a new tarantula genus, Satyrex, in the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, featuring species with exceptionally large male genitalia that may help avoid female aggression during mating.
Leicestershire firefighters performed a dramatic rescue by drilling through a garage wall to save three distressed fox cubs, with one receiving oxygen therapy before transfer to a wildlife hospital.
Tim Friede endured 200 intentional snakebites over 20 years to build immunity, aiding a new antivenom that could prevent thousands of deaths globally amid rising snakebite risks from climate change.
An ambitious 'refaunation' project in Brazil's Tijuca National Park is reintroducing blue-and-yellow macaws, lost to deforestation and trafficking, marking a historic ecological restoration effort.
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RecommendedThe RSPCA reveals a six-year high in animals needing care, with 75 large-scale incidents last year involving 100+ animals per property, linked to financial strain and mental health struggles.
Citizen Zoo released three Sussex cows into Tolworth Court Farm Fields, expanding the Wild Tolworth project. This rewilding initiative aims to restore natural habitats and boost biodiversity in southwest London.
The emperor penguin has been officially declared endangered by the IUCN due to catastrophic colony collapses caused by melting Antarctic sea ice, with projections showing population halving by 2080s.
A wolf escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, prompting a massive search involving over 300 emergency and military personnel. A local school closed for safety as authorities deployed drones to locate the animal.
A detailed observation of avian hierarchy at a garden feeder raises critical questions about the environmental and ethical implications of feeding wild birds in urban settings.
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RecommendedThe RSPCA has confirmed shocking images of 250 dogs crammed into a UK property are real, not AI-generated, amid a 70% rise in multi-animal incidents since 2021.