Four zookeepers self-isolate at their wildlife park to ensure the animals are looked after during the coronavirus lockdown Staff at Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, are living on site to care for the animals The zoo is home to 1,200 birds and mammals that require care during lockdown They are maintaining normal routines for the … Read more
These stunning images will allow you to take a walk on the wild side – even during lockdown. They all made the top 50 in a contest called #Wild2020, run by photo app Agora, which asked photographers to capture nature at its most jaw-dropping. More than 9,000 snaps from people across the globe were entered, … Read more
It’s not just humans: Female animals live longer than males by an average of 18.6 per cent – a bigger gap than between men and women Researchers studied 101 different mammal species covering 134 populations This included examining the demographics of bats, lions, orcas and gorillas They found that most female mammals live longer … Read more
Brainteaser challenges puzzlers to spot the bee hidden among a field of flowers and animals – but can YOU beat the 30 second record? Busy nature-themed illustration challenges the internet to spot a hidden bee Graphic shows number of similarly coloured flowers in a bid to cause distraction Current record stands at an impressive 30 … Read more
Spot the car-pets! It’s the latest social media craze – animals who perfectly blend in with soft furnishings around the home By Claire Cisotti for the Daily Mail Published: 22:44 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 23:32 GMT, 17 March 2020 Share or comment on this article:
Standing barefoot on a wooden jetty on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, I am being helped, one leg at a time, into an upside-down life jacket. Once I’m strapped in, it looks like a boxy, neon nappy. But our guide says it’s the best way to travel this freshwater lazy river. Worn like this, we’re vertical in … Read more
Forestry chief calls for the culling of rabbits, hares and other animals to protect Britain’s trees and encourages people to see ‘tree rat’ grey squirrels as vermin Sir William Worsley, 63, said culling will help accelerate the rate of tree planting Chair of Forestry Commission called for grey squirrels to be renamed ‘tree rats’ … Read more
Make mine a double! Thirsty animals are perfectly reflected in a watering hole as they go for a late-night drink in South Africa Leopard, rhino, impala and herd of elephants were all pictured visiting the secluded oasis for a midnight drink As they approached a well-placed camera caught the reflection of their bodies in the … Read more
Primitive animals that dominated the seas half a BILLION years ago were connected by ‘a real-life social network’ of threads up to 13ft in length Animals called rangeomorphs lived on the sea bed half a billion years ago Scientists have now identified network of filaments connecting them together Most filaments were a few inches … Read more
Light pollution caused by the bright beams from ships is playing havoc with Arctic marine animals by masking natural light from the moon, stars and aurora borealis. Studying the impact of light on marine life during the Arctic’s long polar night, experts found that ships can disturb marine life up to depths of 650 feet. … Read more