Yorkshire’s too hot – I’m lion down! Big cat takes it easy in the summer sun at Doncaster wildlife park The big cat was relaxing at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, as the park celebrated World Lion Day The lion – one of six at the park – lay around in the sunshine as temperatures … Read more
Sir Bob Geldof submits plans for wildlife pond inspired by Claude Monet’s water lily paintings at his 12th century Kent mansion The ex-singer has submitted proposals to the local authority to make 40m pond It will be to attract wildlife at Davington Priory, the 68-year-old’s long-term home The blueprints are inspired by Monet’s famous water … Read more
Turf war! Wildlife campaigners call for BAN on artificial lawns amid concern for birds and insects More than 3,000 people sign petition to have astroturf amid wildlife concerns Critics say artificial lawns impact wild birds and insects’ habitats in gardens Former Countryfile host Julia Bradbury said they’re ‘toxic’ to humans and wildlife By Colin Fernadez … Read more
EVGENY LEBEDEV: Coronavirus is creating a catastrophe for our wildlife as illegal wildlife trade sees rhinos, lions and giraffes poached By Evgeny Lebedev For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:55 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 01:52 BST, 19 July 2020 One night in central Kenya, I accompanied rangers on a patrol around the Ol … Read more
The Duke of Cambridge encouraged the international community to come together to end the illegal wildlife trade for good, in a virtual meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces and leading conservation organisations today. Prince William, 38, admitted that 2020 had taken an unexpected ‘heart-breaking course’ as he took part in his first webinar, and … Read more
Tyneham, on Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck, knows a secret or two about being locked down. In 1943, residents were asked to abandon their homes ‘for the duration of the emergency’ when the village within Lulworth firing range was requisitioned to prepare for the Normandy landings. The good folk never returned. More than 75 years later, … Read more
Dame Judi Dench channels her character in Cats as she dons an animal face mask for a trip to a wildlife centre with her partner David Mills By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 23:57 BST, 10 July 2020 | Updated: 01:51 BST, 11 July 2020 She recently revealed that TikTok has ‘saved her life’ amid … Read more
The Oklahoma zoo previously owned by Joe Exotic and featured on Netflix’s Tiger King is being investigated by wildlife authorities after PETA launched new animal mistreatment allegations this week. The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Garvin County, Oklahoma, is being investigated by federal, state, and local authorities after disturbing photos shared by PETA suggested … Read more
Lifelike animatronic dolphin pitched as replacement in Chinese aquariums after the country’s recent ban on wildlife trade Special effects designers have created an animatronic dolphin for aquariums The remote-controlled robot is shockingly lifelike but costs $40-$60million They’re being pitched to aquariums in China where wildlife trade is now banned By Michael Thomsen For Dailymail.com Published: … Read more
Artificial light sources along the British coastline are posing a ‘serious threat’ to species of coastal wildlife by disrupting their feeding habits. Coast-based crustaceans orientate their nightly migrations based on the moon’s position and brightness of the natural night sky. But the abundance of artificial light or ‘skyglow’ from people’s houses, shopfronts, nightclubs and flashing … Read more