Wildlife News
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South Walney Nature Reserve welcomes new seal pups for 12th year
The Cumbria colony is thriving as conservationists report a healthy start to the new breeding season.
Astonbury Wood: Rare damselflies return after habitat restoration
A three-year project in Hertfordshire just brought some iconic insects back to local woods.
Tasmania cricket: Masked lapwing chooses Windsor Park for nesting spot
Local cricketers have reached a peaceful truce with a bird nesting in the middle of their pitch.
Barn owls in Purbeck are getting ringed to help track conservation efforts
Researchers are tracking chicks and adults to see if nature-friendly farming is actually helping barn owl populations bounce back.
Ealing beavers are finally getting names, and you can help
London kids, this is your time to shine—the local beaver kits need names and the project wants your best ideas.
Hoads Wood: Illegal waste site in Kent finally cleared after 15 months
Taxpayers dropped £15m to clean up 40,000 tonnes of trash from an ancient woodland, but the fight to keep it protected is just beginning.
Bank of England: Say goodbye to historical figures on your cash
The Bank of England is ditching historical icons for a nature-focused redesign featuring hedgehogs, puffins, owls, and bumblebees.
Chinstrap penguins: Climate change is hitting the world's biggest colony
New research shows a massive 63% drop in chinstrap penguin nests at their remote Antarctic home due to shifting food sources.
Zoo lions act more like wild animals with new feeding schedule
Researchers found that swapping out routine meals for whole animal carcasses helps lions tap into their natural instincts.
Africa: Earth’s Wild Home is the ultimate nature doc vibe check
Narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, this new National Geographic series uses high-tech cameras to show you African wildlife like you’ve never seen it before.
Steve Backshall on how he’s making nature ‘cool’ for the next generation
The wildlife legend says swapping boring lectures for high-stakes adventure is the secret to getting kids hooked on the outdoors.
Bog Grass Moth discovered in Wales for the first time
Conservationists at the Cors Geirch nature reserve found the rare species, and it's giving major win for biodiversity.
Cornish fishers use scarecrows to keep seabirds safe
New research shows that bird-shaped kites and floating eyes are helping prevent endangered seabirds from getting trapped in gillnets.
Backpack wins Fat Bear Week 2026: The chunky king of Katmai
The internet has spoken, and this resilient survivor just snagged the crown for Katmai's most iconic glow-up.
Nature spaces: Why we need more green zones in our urban neighborhoods
Experts are pushing for cities to transform 'scrappy' industrial land into wildlife-rich parks because nature shouldn't be a travel destination.
California sea lion attack: Paddle boarder describes terrifying encounter
A Santa Cruz paddle boarder was left needing rabies shots after a sea lion knocked her into the ocean and grabbed her hair in a bizarre, aggressive attack.
California couple injured by bear while their dog Cassie dies protecting them
A rural Northern California couple is recovering from a harrowing bear attack that took the life of their brave French bulldog.
National Geographic: Africa Earth's Wild Home is the ultimate nature doc
Nat Geo is dropping a massive new docuseries that is lowkey going to ruin your sleep schedule with all the new wildlife lore.
Autumn Fungi: Why You Should Go Mushroom Hunting On Your Next Walk
Searching for mushrooms is the ultimate main character activity this fall—but keep your hands to yourself and stick to supermarket snacks.
Moss carder bumblebee recovery project launches in UK
A new three-year initiative is aiming to save one of the UK’s rarest, ginger-fuzzed pollinators from extinction.
Angeles National Forest: Trio arrested after poaching deer
Cops caught three people with headless deer in trash bags after a tip led them to a scene of illegal night hunting.
West Northamptonshire launches new plan to save local wildlife
The council is rolling out a major strategy to restore wetlands and plant more trees in one of England's most nature-depleted areas.
Endangered dormice found at Babers Farm in major nature win
The return of these rare critters to a Dorset farm is lowkey the best indicator that local biodiversity efforts are actually hitting different.
Washington 12-year-old fights off mama black bear in backyard
After a terrifying encounter in his orchard, young Robin Westgate saved himself by standing his ground against a protective black bear.
Elephants are basically forest doctors using nature's pharmacy
New research suggests African elephants in Kenya are self-medicating with over 30 types of medicinal plants, and it's honestly giving main character energy.
LA's massive wildlife crossing is cutting it close for December debut
The $92 million project is supposed to open in 10 weeks, but it's still looking like a major construction zone.
Fat Bear Week 2026 is officially here and the competition is heating up
Sixteen of Alaska's chunkiest brown bears are facing off in a high-stakes bracket to see who prepared best for winter.
A rare, tiny snail is laying eggs during its road trip to safety
After being limited to just one Welsh lake, the glutinous snail is getting a major boost from conservationists—and it’s already hitting baby milestones.