Births of two babies from endangered monkey species celebrated at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo in Atherstone has announced that two babies from critically endangered monkey species have been born.
Animals
‘Extinct-in-the-wild’ rare antelope born at Hampshire zoo
A baby scimitar-horned oryx, assessed as a species extinct in the wild, has been born at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.
Irresponsible fireworks use ‘should be as unacceptable as drink-driving’
A Parliamentary committee has found the “inconsiderate and irresponsible” use of fireworks should be considered as socially unacceptable as drink-driving.
The cats creep in… but experts fear that wildcat reintroduction is doomed in Scotland
The Scot behind the return of beavers to England, 400 years after they were hunted to extinction, is repeating the process – this time with wildcats.
Grey seals arrive at Norfolk beach with their newborn pups
Grey seals with their newborn pups have arrived at a beach in Horsey, Norfolk, as the pupping season begins at one of the UK’s most important breeding grounds for the species.
Campaign raises £25k to bring giraffes back to Edinburgh Zoo
Animal lovers have donated more than £25,000 to help bring giraffes back to Edinburgh Zoo for the first time in 15 years.
A Talk on the Wild Side: Chris Packham on tiger conservation and ecotourism ahead of Edinburgh fundraiser
TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is in Edinburgh next week to host fundraising nights for a new education project in India.
The great outdoors: When winter’s first snow leaves its mark… Chills and thrills await as tiny imprints reveal their stories
Have you ever felt like this? “Plain, sky and mountains ray beauty which you feel. You bathe in these spirit-beams, turning round and round, as if warming at a camp fire.
Red squirrels seen scampering around forest in adorable pictures
Adorable, close-up photographs show red squirrels foraging for food and energetically running around in their forest habitat.
In pictures: Grey seal pups caught on camera as birthing season approaches its peak
Around 100 seal pups have been welcomed on a Scottish island as birthing season approaches its peak.
Pet of the Week: Could you give friendly lurcher Ruby a new forever home?
Ruby is a gorgeous, friendly young lurcher looking for her forever home.