Hedgehog Awakening: Experts Urge Caution in Gardens
As hedgehogs emerge from hibernation due to mild weather, wildlife experts advise keeping distance, safe feeding practices, and avoiding handling to protect these beloved creatures.
As hedgehogs emerge from hibernation due to mild weather, wildlife experts advise keeping distance, safe feeding practices, and avoiding handling to protect these beloved creatures.
Advanced weather models predict eight consecutive days of snowfall across the UK, including Birmingham, starting March 13, with temperatures potentially dropping to -2°C.
Nature enthusiasts can look forward to the return of Osprey Watch at Kielder Water & Forest Park in 2026, with sessions running from April to August. Breeding ospreys have nested there since 2009, and the event, supported by the People's Postcode Lottery,
A coalition of 150 animal welfare organisations is calling on the UK Government to implement the 2023 Animals Act, which would prohibit travel companies from advertising abusive animal experiences abroad like elephant riding and dolphin shows.
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RecommendedThe Welsh Mountain Zoo, a popular destination for Birmingham families, has posted signs warning visitors after a chimpanzee experienced a stillbirth. The mother is displaying natural grieving behavior.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside highlights the vital contributions of women in conservation work across diverse habitats in the North West.
Basingstoke faces an invasion of Asian hornets hitching rides on vehicles along the M3 motorway, with beekeepers warning of severe public health and biodiversity risks.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrates a major conservation success with the birth of four rare Northern Cheetah cubs on Valentine's Day, born to mother Darcy and father Brooke as part of the Endangered Species Programme.
Weather maps predict significant snowfall across the UK from March 13, with Scotland and Northern England expected to see up to 17cm accumulation, while unsettled conditions spread nationwide.
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RecommendedThe first signs of spring emerge on Sefton Coast with Coltsfoot and Buff-tailed Bumblebees. Guided walks explore tiny dune flora and habitat conservation efforts.
The National Trust highlights women rangers, apprentices, and volunteers shaping Somerset's landscapes, restoring habitats, and inspiring future conservationists.
Drayton Manor Zoo welcomes Raffles, a one-year-old male binturong, as part of an international conservation programme to protect this vulnerable species from threats like habitat loss.
A seven to nine-week-old kitten named Forrest Gump was rescued after being found stuck to a cruel glue trap among flytipped waste in Birmingham. The RSPCA highlights the illegality and cruelty of these devices.
Weather maps indicate five counties in England will see significant snowfall in mid-March, while the West Midlands avoids the wintry conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across the UK.
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RecommendedWeather maps predict the West Midlands could hit 17C on March 13, surpassing Benidorm's 13C. The Met Office forecasts above-normal temperatures for early March.
Weather models predict temperatures in parts of England, including the Midlands, will soar to 17°C next week, surpassing the warmth of Spanish holiday destinations like Benidorm and Ibiza.
Sue Jurkojc receives free hedgehog house kit as part of community-led effort to reverse hedgehog decline across Wrexham County Borough. Campaign organizers warn of urgent need to protect this vulnerable species.
A holidaying couple captured video of a large black animal near Dartmouth, Devon, with big cat experts and enthusiasts hailing it as the strongest proof of the legendary Beast of Bodmin's existence.
Britain faces an imminent Arctic freeze with a 600-mile snow system predicted to blanket the country in early March, following New York's historic blizzard that brought the city to a standstill.
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RecommendedFirst-time mother Noubia surprises keepers with two cubs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, marking a significant success for the hyena breeding programme as wild populations decline.
Hedgehog numbers are stabilizing in urban areas thanks to community efforts. Wythenshawe launches a six-year project with free family events to protect this iconic species.
A record 430 grey seal pups have been born this season at Orford Ness in Suffolk, nearly doubling last year's total. The National Trust reports the colony is thriving with reduced human disturbance.
As spring arrives, amphibian activity increases on the Sefton Coast, with Natterjack Toads soon to chorus and Common Frogs spawning earlier due to climate shifts. Green Sefton urges dog walkers to avoid waterbodies to protect fragile wildlife habitats.
Families, schools, and clubs across Cheshire are invited to walk, wheel, or roll 3km in The Wildlife Trusts' Hedgehog Walk, partnering with Aardman's Timmy Time. This fun fundraising challenge aims to protect hedgehogs, whose numbers have declined by 30%
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RecommendedA young female Eurasian lynx named Ursa has been successfully rescued from war-torn Ukraine and arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. The complex mission also saved an Amur tiger, with public donations exceeding £134,000 to fund a state-of-the-art hab
The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular 'ring of fire' event, occurs on February 17. Visibility is limited to specific global locations, with the UK missing out on this celestial spectacle.
Learn how to support local bird populations by setting up nest boxes during National Nest Box Week, with tips on types, placement, and maintenance.
Vets Now and PDSA issue urgent warnings as prolonged rainfall creates floodwater breeding grounds for leptospirosis bacteria, which can be fatal to dogs and humans.
Dog training expert Sam Hoke shares his proven methods for teaching reliable recall, emphasizing positive reinforcement and understanding canine instincts to transform stressful walks into enjoyable experiences.
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RecommendedBritish Garden Centres provides a comprehensive guide on selecting, positioning, and maintaining nestboxes to support birds facing nesting shortages in urban environments.