Group of guinea pigs spotted on Jersey north coast
A surprising discovery along the northern coastline of Jersey has left animal rescuers puzzled: a group of guinea pigs was spotted roaming freely near the cliffs. The unusual sighting occurred…
Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope
Scientists have discovered that hedgehogs can hear ultrasound frequencies, a finding that could lead to new ways of protecting them from traffic. Vehicles are believed to kill up to one…
Country diary: The art of noticing rewards with a mini glittering web
In the gentle light of early spring, the woodland of Knightwood Inclosure begins to stir. Butterflies drift through the trees, ravens call overhead, and the earthy scent of warming soil…
Birdwatch: Blue tits are feisty and fascinating but often taken for granted
If there were an award for Britain’s most underrated garden bird, the Blue tit might easily win it. Bright, bold and surprisingly feisty, this tiny bird is so common across…
Wildlife-sniffing dogs detect hidden trafficked animals with 98% accuracy — all with a single air sample
Wildlife trafficking is one of the world’s largest illegal trades, affecting at least 4,000 species of plants and animals. From mammals and reptiles to birds, corals and rare plants, countless…
How the ‘Galápagos of west Africa’ is plundered by floating fish factories
An investigation by The Guardian and environmental watchdog DeSmog has uncovered a large illegal fishing operation turning thousands of tonnes of fish into fishmeal and oil off the coast of…
The pet I’ll never forget: Luke, the blind dog whose unconditional love made me live again
Seven years ago, a blind dog named Luke joined the family of writer Steven Tabarez after being rescued from a working horse farm. Despite losing his sight, the Australian Shepherd…
Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK
A striking butterfly once believed to be extinct in Britain has made an unexpected comeback. The Large tortoiseshell, absent from the UK for decades, has been spotted across several regions…
Short films made from brain activity of mice aim to show how they see world
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to reconstruct short movie clips based on the brain activity of mice. The work offers a rare glimpse into how animals…
Wildlife trust closes site due to issues with dogs
An ancient woodland in eastern England has been temporarily closed after repeated problems with dogs being off leads and visitors behaving aggressively toward staff and volunteers. The Wildlife Trust for…