Category : Wildlife


Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

1,200lb bear with broken jaw wins Fat Bear Week

In an astonishing victory, a massive brown bear weighing approximately 1,200lbs has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2024 at Alaska's Katmai National Park, triumphing despite sporting a significant jaw injury.

Monster Hunter Finds Mysterious Loch Ness Sounds

An American investigator has detected unexplained underwater sounds in Loch Ness using specialist equipment, reigniting hopes of solving the legendary mystery. Exclusive details reveal the fascinating discovery.

Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit

Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote

Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.

Hoverflies use oil rigs as migration pit stops

Groundbreaking research reveals how migrating hoverflies are using offshore oil and gas installations as crucial rest stops during their remarkable trans-North Sea journeys between the UK and Europe.

Desperate UK Rescue Pets Need Forever Homes

Meet the adorable rescue animals across UK shelters urgently seeking loving families. From playful pups to gentle cats, discover their heartwarming stories and learn how you can give them a second chance.

Magpie Swooping Season Returns: Cyclists Main Targets

As Australia's notorious magpie swooping season begins, cyclists emerge as primary targets with reported attacks rising. Experts warn of increased aggression during breeding season and share essential safety tips for pedestrians and riders alike.

Pete Evans' pet magpie joins family dinner

Former My Kitchen Rules star Pete Evans shares extraordinary footage of his pet magpie perching on the dinner table and helping itself to food during a family meal.

Wildlife Wonders: Shy Polar Bear & Whirling Waders

This week's most captivating wildlife moments feature a rare sighting of a shy polar bear in Norway, mesmerising flocks of whirling waders, and a spectacular pilchard migration off South Africa's coast.

My unexpected bond with local jackdaws

Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.

Climber dies in 1,000ft Yosemite rockfall

A devastating rockfall incident in Yosemite National Park claims the life of a Los Angeles-based climber from Texas during an ascent of the iconic El Capitan formation.

Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is set to receive America's highest civilian honour from President Joe Biden, recognising her six decades of groundbreaking wildlife research and conservation work.

Escobar's hippos plague Colombia's ecosystem

The ghost of Pablo Escobar continues to haunt Colombia as his imported hippos, once private zoo attractions, now threaten ecosystems and public safety in a growing environmental crisis.

Pheasant Coucal's shock Bird of the Year victory stuns experts

In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.

Praying Mantis Invasion Stuns Cornwall Residents

A remarkable praying mantis discovery in Mousehole, Cornwall has left wildlife experts baffled as the tropical insect appears thousands of miles from its natural habitat during unusual warm spell.

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