Millions of people have campaigned to protect British bees over the past few years. It’s a subject close to our hearts. One MP told me he got more letters from constituents about bees than on any other issue – including health and education combined. Yet it’s only recently that politicians have acted to protect them. … Read more
Down and snout! Robotic spy pig is ripped apart by three randy 200lb Komodo dragons while filming BBC wildlife documentary A spy pig was destroyed by three Komodo dragons on the hunt for female mates The robot was filming on Komodo Island in Indonesia for a BBC documentary The series, Spy in the Wild, uses … Read more
Talk about perfect timing! Amateur wildlife photographers share snaps that didn’t quite go to plan – from a swearing squirrel to a VERY angry emu Wannabe wildlife photographers shared their worst snaps on a Facebook group Includes frog which sat in the way of the lens as snapper tried to capture blue jay Another image … Read more
You might fancy protecting humpback whales alongside marine biologists in Mozambique, or falling asleep in a forest chalet to the howls of rescued wolves in Portugal. How about tracking elusive snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan, or mighty silverback gorillas in Rwanda? Or you might prefer to clean up your nearest beach here in the UK or … Read more
These tragic photos show innocent animals struggling for breath after getting caught in litter – as the RSPCA reveals it has had over 21,000 litter reports in the past five years. The heartbreaking photos show a seal with blue plastic netting wrapped tightly around its neck, and a fox cub with its head wedged inside … Read more
As a pride of lions took their first tentative steps into their new habitat, Ivan Carter proudly whispered to the camera: ‘This is the front line of conservation.’ The TV presenter and safari guide had been instrumental in one of history’s ‘biggest recovery projects’ that had seen dozens of big cats relocated to an area … Read more
Wildlife is reclaiming their homes in national parks across the US, as humans are banned from visiting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pronghorn antelopes are roaming in the lowlands of Death Valley, the population of black bears has quadrupled in Yosemite and bobcats and deer are congregating around buildings and roadways. However, parts of the … Read more
A pack of dogs have been trained to protect South Africa’s wildlife – and have already saved 45 rhinos from being poached. Many breeds of dog from beagles to bloodhounds have been used to protect the endangered species from poachers. The dogs begin training from birth and learn how to handle all the pressures of … Read more
Green-fingered wildlife consultant befriends cheeky robin in her garden during lockdown – and he even joins in her Zoom calls Keen gardener Kate MacRae was stunned when a robin befriended her recently The little bird – who she has named Colin – has grown to trust Kate, from Lichfield The creature is now so tame, … Read more
As the US battles the coronavirus and murderous hornets, another unlikely threat has quietly invaded the nation – giant lizards. The tegus lizard, native to South America, already has a foothold in Florida and is now making its way into Georgia. Growing up to four feet long and weighing at least 10 pounds, this creature … Read more