BBC Wildlife
Love is in the air
A surprise encounter with a pair of courting turacos delivered a winning shot
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
TURTLE BEACH
The sandy shore of a sleepy fishing village in Trinidad hosts the highest concentration of nesting leatherbacks to be found anywhere on the planet
8 min |
May 2023
Horse & Hound
'The most informed lady I've ever met'
The Queen’s presence ringside at Royal Windsor Horse Show was a special sight, one we’ll all miss. Polly Bryan and Jennifer Donald ask leading riders to recall some of their royal encounters
5 min |
May 04, 2023
Horse & Hound
Gasping for air
Breathing is the most automatic thing – until it isn’t. Eleanor Storey MRCVS explains how vets help a horse who is struggling to draw breath
6 min |
May 04, 2023
Horse & Hound
Sweet success for Candy Crush
A junior rider lands top dressage spoils with a reformed character, while a young showjumper is discharged from hospital to help her team on their way to victory
4 min |
May 04, 2023
Horse & Hound
The King: 'Five horses I'll never forget
In the noughties, H&H ran a series, “Five I Won’t Forget”, featuring riders’ favourite horses. The King – then Prince of Wales – shared his memories of those who’ve touched his heart, from racehorses and hunters to a dear polo pony
6 min |
May 04, 2023
Horse & Hound
Winning for The Queen
The late Queen never missed a Royal Windsor Horse Show since it began in 1943. Alex Robinson looks back at some of the monarch's horses and ponies who reigned at the show in recent years
4 min |
May 04, 2023
BBC Wildlife
RISING FROM THE RUINS
Remnants of our built heritage can nurture thriving biodiversity - even in the most unlikely, desolate-looking locations. Here are 10 UK sites where human history meets the wild.
6 min |
May 2023
Horse & Hound
Long live the sport of king's
Those worried royal interest in racing is waning can take heart. The King and Queen Consort are perpetuating The Queen’s commitment,
6 min |
May 04, 2023
BBC Wildlife
Great apes seek thrills by spinning
Ape behaviour gives clues to why humans chase mind-altering stimulation
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
There's the grub
Biologists have finally identified the 'worm' in mezcal bottles
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
Book a date with badgers
Now is the time to join an organised watch for the chance to see curious cubs
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
Songs from the reedbed
Visit a wetland to hear the chatter of a summer visitor
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
Lost & Found
Smalltooth sand tiger shark, Hampshire
1 min |
May 2023
BBC Wildlife
BACK IN BLACK
Rearing and releasing black-tailed godwits has given the rare wader a much-needed boost
7 min |
May 2023
Horse & Hound
Calls for yard inspections after two fillies die at stud
The owner has settled out of court with the stud’s insurers over the deaths of her two young home-bred horses
2 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Farewell, Promised Land: Derby winner dies aged 28
The superstar showjumper had enjoyed a long and happy retirement after his stellar career
3 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Access All Areas Oaksey House
The state-of-the-art centre for jockeys not only gives jockeys and their families tremendous physical, mental and holistic support, but it’s also a home away from home. Kate Johnson visits the Injured Jockeys Fund’s hub in Lambourn
7 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Do as I did, not as I say...
Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field
2 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Kitty provides a ray of Light
We celebrate a poignant winner of the Scottish Grand National and Newbury’s Classic trials provide some interesting results
2 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Foxes win by a whisker
Despite weather putting these championships in turmoil, organisers did an incredible job to make it happen, with an exciting finale
4 min |
April 27, 2023
The Country Smallholder
The Orwell Herd of pedigree Gloucester Old Spots and Large Whites
When Georgina Woolf first met her now-husband, Ben, in 1995, she didn’t like livestock, but she quickly mucked in. Fast-forward, and she now enjoys looking after the cattle and is in charge of the pigs which were her idea!
7 min |
May 2023
The Country Smallholder
Are you ready for the responsibility of livestock?
Without sufficient knowledge, new livestock owners can find themselves stumbling along says Catriona Benson. But help is at hand
2 min |
May 2023
The Country Smallholder
Rearing chickens, ducks and geese to eat
Experienced smallholder Lorraine Turnbull discusses how to get the best return from your meat birds.
5 min |
May 2023
The Country Smallholder
Growing Stages
Grant Brereton looks forward to getting excited about growing stock...
5 min |
May 2023
Horse & Hound
The issues and challenges of running eventing in Scotland
As the calendar is squeezed to seven events in 2023, H&H looks at the issues and what is being done
4 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
‘Lucinda Russell proved she's marvellous’
Davy Russell signs off again from the sport on a winning high at Aintree
3 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Why betting could be profitable
Graham Fletcher weighs up how digital betting could attract a new audience
2 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Badminton ground jury president
Angela Tucker recalls riding at Badminton, competing alongside her late husband, the commentator Mike Tucker and a whirlwind appearing in the dressage arena
3 min |
April 27, 2023
Horse & Hound
Curtailing crisis
Stringent health control measures require effort, but applying them is crucial to avoid potentially serious consequences.
3 min |