Animals-and-Pets
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WILDMONTH
Golden leaves, delicate fungi and migrant wildfowl in all their finery – it’s time to embrace autumn.
4 min |
October 2021
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All that glitters
Dazzling in flight and in colour, hummingbirds have long captured our imagination. But these spectacular birds are vulnerable to a changing world.
9 min |
September 2021
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Should we EDIT NATURE?
Genetic engineering could revolutionise environmental conservation, from reducing invasive species to making plants and animals resilient to climate change. But should we use this newfound power – and if so, how should it be controlled?
7 min |
September 2021
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The Dam Busters
Across Europe, hundreds of rivers are blocked by dams, dykes, locks and levees. But a movement is gathering pace to remove these barriers and restore water flow.
9 min |
August 2021
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High-Tech Trafficking
Documenting the illegal trade in Australian reptiles, Doug encountered native lizards concealed in electrical equipment.
1 min |
August 2021
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DUNE BUGS
Corrugated sand spanning some 20km fringes the Sefton Coast in Merseyside. It’s the UK’s largest undeveloped dune system – bustling with rare insects, reptiles and amphibians – and is the focus of a major conservation project.
4 min |
August 2021
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MIKE DILGER'S WILDLIFE WATCHING
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heeds the call of canal towpaths, with their rich abundance of plant, animal and aquatic life – from kingfishers to water voles.
5 min |
August 2021
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Hidden BRITAIN
NICK BAKER Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.
3 min |
August 2021
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MY WAY OF THINKING MARK CARWARDINE
The conservationist discusses the tricky problem faced by New Zealand when it comes to the harm caused by non-native hedgehogs.
3 min |
August 2021
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NOW YOU SEE ME...
Some animals use colour change to blend into the background; for others it is a powerful form of communication. But how exactly do they do it?
9 min |
August 2021
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Protect the protectors
Rangers are nature’s first responders. They risk their lives to protect our planet, yet some don’t even own a pair of boots. So, why are rangers not respected and supported? And what’s being done about it?
10+ min |
August 2021
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The mouse map
The harvest mouse is the smallest and least known of all British rodents, mainly because it is so difficult to find. A five-year citizen science survey in Kent is revealing valuable new information.
8 min |
August 2021
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WILDMONTH
Flowers are blooming and butterflies and bees are on the wing. Don’t miss August’s wildlife highlights.
4 min |
August 2021
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My Way Of Thinking Mark Carwardine
The conservationist discusses Britain’s new fossil fuel projects, from airports to coal mines, and invites your thoughts on the subject.
3 min |
July 2021
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Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heads uphill where the meadow wildflowers are at their best right now and lapwings are taking flight.
3 min |
July 2021
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Extinction A Force Of Nature
Today, extinction is a term we associate with the spiralling loss of species at human hands. Yet it is also an entirely natural phenomenon that is as creative as it is destructive.
8 min |
July 2021
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Peepers peeled for a pygmy
When Jo Caird went diving in Malaysia, patience and eagle eyes were needed to spot the tiniest of seahorses.
2 min |
July 2021
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TIGER of the WOODS
Follow a raptor monitor as she delves deep into the forests of Shropshire in search of a rare but particularly magnificent bird of prey: the goshawk.
9 min |
July 2021
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Do Not Disturb
With overseas holidays largely off the cards, Britain is bracing itself for a season of ‘staycations’. But what does this mean for our local wildlife?
10 min |
July 2021
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Mob rule
In the well-defined strata of meerkat society, Mum’s firmly in charge – but, despite the dominance of a fierce matriarch, it takes a mob to raise a litter of hungry, playful pups.
5 min |
July 2021
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THE LOST VOICE
The regent honeyeater – a tiny bird found in Australian forests – has become so rare that it is forgetting how to sing its own song.
10 min |
July 2021
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Why months matter
Though largely disliked by the general public, moths provide valuable ecological services – which makes the sharp decline in their British numbers all the move worrying
9 min |
July 2021
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WILD MONTH
With verdant hedgerows, the hum of insects, warmer days and milder nights, summer is in full swing.
4 min |
July 2021
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Sound Systems Of The Sea
The underwater world can be a dark and murky place, so many creatures rely on sound to survive. But some species are adapting their acoustic calling cards in exciting new ways.
9 min |
June 2021
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Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month dons his boots to enjoy boggy and mossy woodlands filled with willow tits, myriad insects and even the odd otter.
5 min |
June 2021
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Q & A: We Solve Your Wildlife Mysteries
BOTANY Why are some plants hairy?
8 min |
June 2021
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Meet the NEW BIG 5
Shooting with cameras rather than guns is the idea behind a new international initiative to promote the synergy between wildlife photography and conservation.
10+ min |
June 2021
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Fighting fire with fire
Max braved massive firestorms to document the efforts of firefighters in California – and witnessed nature’s response to the flames.
1 min |
June 2021
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THE BEE HITTING THE BIG TIME
Tree bumblebees first reached the UK two decades ago and have since become one of our most prevalent species. How are these enterprising insects managing to thrive?
7 min |
June 2021
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WILD MONTH
Our countryside is being energised by the longer, warmer summer days. What will you spy in June?
5 min |