Articles

Man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds

Man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds

RSPCA inspectors and police found 13 live goldfinches kept in tiny cages, as well as one siskin and a dead...

Exotics Editor
Kittiwake added to list of threatened species

Kittiwake added to list of threatened species

The black-legged kittiwake has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Climate change and fishing affecting food...

Government agrees on sustainable fishing quotas

Government agrees on sustainable fishing quotas

The increased quotas include North Sea cod. Quotas increase for North Sea cod and haddock The UK government has secured...

Wildlife Editor
25 Genomes Project to reveal 25 species

25 Genomes Project to reveal 25 species

The project could show why red squirrels are vulnerable to squirrel pox. Species include the grey squirrel, golden eagle and...

Wildlife Editor
Narwhals show 'alarming' response to stress

Narwhals show ‘alarming’ response to stress

Melting sea ice has made the narwhal’s natural habitat more accessible to humans. Combination of low heart rate and hard...

Wildlife Editor
Beavers to return to the Forest of Dean

Beavers to return to the Forest of Dean

Beavers were driven to extinction in England 400 years ago. Proposal granted full licence by Natural England The government has...

Wildlife Editor
UK makes global commitment to reduce pollution

UK makes global commitment to reduce pollution

Countries around the world are being urged to take action to stop plastic entering our seas. UN member states pledge...

Wildlife Editor
Poor water quality restricts Thames wildlife - ZSL

Poor water quality restricts Thames wildlife – ZSL

Teams of volunteers surveyed river banks, using an app to geotag, photograph and assess outfalls. Pollutants dumped in the Thames...

Wildlife Editor
Instagram takes steps to address wildlife selfies

Instagram takes steps to address wildlife selfies

Now, when Instagram users search for hashtags such as #slothselfie, they will be presented with a warning message. Content advisory...

Wildlife Editor
Countries commit to ocean pollution campaign

Countries commit to ocean pollution campaign

Nearly 40 countries have joined the UN Environment’s CleanSeas campaign. Chile, Oman, Sri Lanka and South Africa join UN Environment...

Wildlife Editor