BBC Wildlife
Highest ever ocean temperatures recorded
Experts express alarm that the average global sea surface temperature hit new highs this summer
1 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Fattening up for Christmas
Squirrels are super-busy getting ready to survive the winter months
1 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Sweet nothings
Do honeyguide birds really help honey badgers find bees' nests? Well, probably.....
1 min |
October 2023
Horse & Hound
Izilot comes of age
Ros Canter nets a third top-level win this season ina duel between the world champion and the world number one. And Harry Meade has a second top result this month
6 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
Factors identified that could affect cross-country success
Researchers think their work identifying factors associated with success could improve safety
2 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
Involvement of horses in sport is ethically justifiable
A study finds horse sport can be justified, as long as certain conditions are met
5 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
Calls to help promote rare equine breeds
Britain’s endangered horses and ponies should be shouted about”
1 min |
September 21, 2023
BBC Wildlife
The man above the fireplace
WH Hudson was a pioneering naturalist, writer and campaigner - and his bold ideas about connecting people with the natural world hold true today
7 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
WILD BUDGIE CHASE
This parrot's natural habitat is the Australian outback, not a cage in the living room...
8 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
UNDER PRESSURE
As India's human population continues to grow and natural habitats become depleted, space for the country's elephants is at a premium
7 min |
October 2023
Horse & Hound
Jane Holderness-Roddam
The 1968 Badminton winner discusses the pros and cons of the changing sport of eventing with Luz Wollocombe, and analyses how her top horses would have fared in today's elite levels
6 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
O'Brien's magnificent seven
An Irish trainer denies a fairy-tale finish for either Frankie Dettori or The King, while husband and wife ride a win each
5 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
A girl with attitude'
A \"phenomenal\" mare continues her impressive winning streak and a super-consistent stallion takes a supreme title
4 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
Hester on high
Carl Hester regains the top national title with En Vogue, but a newer grand prix horse pushes the pair all the way
3 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
Townend showcases another rising star
The Burghley winner follows up at Blenheim with an exceptional” Irish-bred mare and Piggy March has a round to remember
5 min |
September 21, 2023
Horse & Hound
On the surface
Thrush is a common and easily spotted hoof condition that can affect the deeper structures of the hoof. Here's what you need to know
3 min |
September 21, 2023
BBC Wildlife
Static electricity gives ticks a boost
New science reveals how these blood-sucking, parasitic arachnids can be propelled through the air
1 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Falsetto flocks
Tune your ears to the high-pitched calls of returning redwings
1 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Fungi gets a day in the sun
The tenth UK Fungus Day celebrates our incredibly diverse fungi species
1 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Big whale discovery
Prehistoric skeleton found in Peru rivals the blue whale as the heaviest animal to have ever lived
2 min |
October 2023
BBC Wildlife
Belinda Nalwamba
Bravery and paramilitary skills are vital as a member of Zambia's first all-female anti-poaching unit
1 min |
October 2023
Horse & Hound
"It was a rough week'
Sam Hutton reflects on bouncing back from a \"gutting\" championships debut
2 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Tracking up
Track systems have become popular in recent years as a way to manage overweight equines and offer a more enriched environment. Stephanie Bateman looks at the pros and cons and how best to set them up
5 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare
The new \"triple-E\" research model offers a new way of thinking when tackling equine wellbeing issues
2 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium
The British team came back from finishing out of the top three at last year's World Championships to take bronze
2 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
A shock to the system
Shockwave therapy is becoming increasingly valuable in veterinary medicine, with high-grade lasers also beginning to be more widely used. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains
4 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Becky Moody
The dressage rider reflects on her bumper year and tells Polly Bryan how guiding her current grand prix star to success has proved a revelation for her as well
7 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Gold for Britain
Britain tops a championship team podium for the first time since the 2012 Olympics, and scoops individual medals too
1 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses
A new training scheme will support horses straight off the track, and a major prize fund will be on offer from 2025
2 min |
September 14, 2023
Horse & Hound
Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage
A lack of funding for training appears to have affected practitioner numbers
1 min |