Seal Pup Rescued After Blocking Scarborough Road
A young grey seal pup was rescued in Scarborough after being found lying in the middle of a road, forcing its closure. Marine medics intervened and returned it to shore.
Category : Wildlife
Wildlife Week: Peek-a-Boo Fish, Dunkin' Frogs, White Crow
This week's top wildlife photos feature a rescued lynx, turtle hatchlings, a rare white crow, and humorous animal moments from global competitions.
Country Diary: Fox's Come-Hither Smile Mystery
A wildlife observer recounts a curious encounter with a fox displaying what appeared to be a 'come-hither' smile, sparking debate on animal behaviour and communication in the wild.
Avatar Moth Wins New Zealand Bug of the Year 2026
The critically endangered Avatar moth, named for its habitat threatened by mining, has won New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2026 competition with nearly half the votes.
Elephant's Mating Rage Injures Handler, Flips Cars in Thailand
A 19-year-old bull elephant named Phlai Petch Uthai went on a violent rampage after being interrupted during mating, attacking his caretaker and overturning vehicles in Buriram, Thailand.
Orphaned Baby Monkey Bonds with Cuddly Toy as Surrogate Parent
A six-month-old macaque monkey named Punch, abandoned by his mother at birth, has formed an emotional bond with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, capturing global attention.
Red Squirrel Emoji Campaign Aims to Boost Conservation Awareness
A petition led by The Wildlife Trusts and Center Parcs calls for a red squirrel emoji to raise awareness about the endangered native mammal, as surveys reveal many UK children are unaware of its plight.
Record Grey Seal Pup Boom at Former Cold War Site
A record 430 grey seal pups have been born this season at Orford Ness in Suffolk, nearly doubling last year's total. The former weapons testing site has become a thriving breeding ground since seals first arrived in 2021.
Abandoned Baby Monkey Finds Family After Viral Plush Toy Story
Punch, a Japanese macaque who gained global sympathy while clinging to a stuffed orangutan toy, has successfully integrated with his zoo troop after months of isolation.
Somerset Flooding Reshapes Birdlife: Winners and Losers
Extreme flooding in Somerset has dramatically altered local bird populations, with some species thriving in the new wetland habitats while others face severe declines.
Kneeling by the Forth River: Insects Reveal Water Health
In north Belfast, a riverfly monitoring survey uncovers the vital role of larvae as indicators of water quality, with conservationists from the Belfast Hills Partnership leading the citizen science effort.
Record Grey Seal Pup Births at Ex-Weapons Site in Suffolk
A record 430 grey seal pups have been born this season at Orford Ness, Suffolk, a former Cold War weapons testing site, marking a significant conservation success.
Study Warns of Escalating Global Wildfire Danger
A recent study highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires worldwide, driven by climate change, posing severe threats to ecosystems and human safety.
Perth Banksia Woodlands Bulldozed as Offsets Fail Experts
Property developers in Perth plan to clear endangered banksia ecosystems used by threatened black cockatoos, with experts warning proposed environmental offsets are scientifically flawed and risk irreversible biodiversity loss.
Hyena 'Supermum' Rescues Cubs from Flooding at Wildlife Park
A spotted hyena named Noubia at Yorkshire Wildlife Park rescued her newborn cubs from a flooding underground den, bringing them to safety in a heated house as torrential rains threatened.
Beavers Return to Norfolk After 500-Year Absence
Volunteers have documented the first beaver couple to settle in Norfolk in over 500 years, marking a significant ecological milestone for the region's wildlife conservation efforts.
Shark Attacks Increase Sharply in 2025 with 12 Deaths
A new report reveals a significant rise in unprovoked shark attacks globally in 2025, with 65 incidents and 12 fatalities, while highlighting the low statistical risk compared to other dangers.
Wild Beaver Pair Spotted in Norfolk After 500-Year Absence
A pair of wild beavers has been filmed at a Norfolk nature reserve, marking the first such sighting since the 16th century, with experts debating their mysterious origins and ecological impact.
Serbia's Imperial Eagles Make Improbable Return from Near Extinction
Eastern imperial eagles, once nearly wiped out in Serbia due to poisoning, habitat loss, and shooting, are making a surprising comeback thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Alcoa Penalised for Clearing WA Jarrah Forests in Mining
US mining giant Alcoa has been penalised for clearing protected Jarrah forests in Western Australia during bauxite mining operations, raising environmental concerns.
Sydney Man Jailed Eight Years for Wildlife Smuggling
A 61-year-old Sydney man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle native reptiles overseas in popcorn bags and biscuit tins, a record sentence for wildlife crime.
Magpie Nest Building: Persistence and Confusion
A detailed observation of magpie nest construction reveals their persistent yet often chaotic building process, highlighting avian behavior in the wild.
UK Gardeners Warned: Breadcrumbs Harm Robins
Wildlife experts caution that feeding robins breadcrumbs lacks essential nutrients and can be harmful. The RSPB advises using water sources and healthier alternatives like mealworms instead.
Wind Farm Threatens Golden Eagles in Scottish Borders
A proposed wind farm with 180-metre turbines in the Scottish Borders poses an unacceptable risk to golden eagles, a conservation charity claims, urging council rejection.
Tiger Mauls Snowmobile Worker to Death in Russian Forest
Fyodor Levsha, 23, was delivering food to wild animals when a giant tiger chased and killed him in a remote Russian forest, with the beast later following rescuers.
Golden Eagles Face 'Unacceptable Risk' from Wind Farm Plans
A charity warns that a proposed wind farm in the Scottish Borders poses a severe collision risk to golden eagles, with data showing threats six times higher than developers claim.
Baby Monkey Clings to Stuffed Toy After Mother's Rejection
Punch, a six-month-old macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has become an internet sensation after being seen cuddling a soft toy for comfort following maternal abandonment.
Injured Cormorant Rescued After Pecking at Hospital Door
An injured cormorant with a fishing hook in its beak pecked at a German hospital's emergency room door, leading to a rescue by medical staff and firefighters.
Scientists Track 10,000 Moths in Australia with Eyelash Glue
Researchers in Australia are launching a groundbreaking study to monitor 10,000 moths using innovative methods like eyelash glue and confetti-like tags to understand migration and climate impacts.
Hamza Yassin Shocked by Sea Empress Oil Spill Devastation on Countryfile
Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin expressed horror while visiting a Welsh site devastated by the 1996 Sea Empress oil spill, which released 72,000 tonnes of crude oil and impacted 200 miles of coastline.
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