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By Jill Dando News An extremely rare pygmy shrew with an albino mutation was found by Anita McMillan near St Austell, Cornwall, while out for a walk. “I went for a walk with my zoom lens, hoping to capture some good photos of birds or butterflies,” said Anita. “This was
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By Jill Dando News There’s a suspicious new arrival at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm this summer—and he’s not quite what he seems. Visitors to the award-winning zoo and conservation charity near Bristol will be greeted by a mischievous new resident: Feathers McGraw, the villainous penguin from
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By Charities Correspondent Conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society has won five industry awards for its efforts to conserve and protect the world’s most threatened species. The charity, which runs Bristol Zoo Project, has been recognised by the UK sector’s leading body, BIAZA (British and Irish Association
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By Jill Dando News A Cumbria police officer has been nationally recognised for her outstanding efforts in tackling wildlife crime. PC Sam O’Key, the Wildlife Coordinator for Cumbria Police, has been awarded the inaugural Naturewatch Foundation Challenge Coin for her exceptional investigative work targeting criminals who threaten the welfare
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By Jill Dando News Field Crickets are one of the UK’s rarest and most vulnerable invertebrates. With 93 calling males counted at RSPB Farnham Heath and 12 males at RSPB Pulborough Brooks this year, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating their success. Previously threatened with extinction, population numbers
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By Charities Correspondent Two of the Mammal Society’s Youth Ambassadors (Felix Ford, 18 and Liane Rouys, 18) will be undertaking a 154km wildlife survey in the Highlands from 23rd to 30th June 2025, as they trek the iconic route of the West Highland Way. Along the route these intrepid
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By Charity Correspondent A record 211 Nightjars were recorded across RSPB nature reserves in 2024, thanks to decades of heathland restoration and the dedication of staff and volunteers. The success marks a significant recovery for this Amber-listed species, which had previously suffered due to habitat loss. Nightjars are elusive, nocturnal
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By Jill Dando News A line-up of top cats who have transformed the lives of people across the nation have been announced as finalists in the National Cat Awards organised by Cats Protection. The annual awards honours the UK’s most extraordinary cats and people who love them, celebrating moggies
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By Jill Dando News As Bring Your Dog to Work Day approaches on 20 June, new research reveals that London is the top dog when it comes to pet-friendly workplaces, with more offices in the capital welcoming canine companions than anywhere else in the UK. According to data from The
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By Evie, Liv and Livvy, Year 7, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School Bees are so important, yet we often do not value them enough. They help produce a lot of the food that we eat daily, not just honey! They are one of the top pollinators in the
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By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News and the Good News Post The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia and Addis Ababa University have announced details of a new, joint strategy to elevate the status and welfare of Ethiopia’s hard-working donkeys and mules, at celebrations marking three decades of working together. The ambitious
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By Jill Dando News The Hungarian Mudi, which is believed to have existed since around the 18th century in its homeland, will become the 225th pedigree dog breed in the UK next month, when it becomes recognised by The Kennel Club, the UK’s registry body for pedigree dogs. It
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By Jill Dando News An uplifting success story unfolded at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, as it played host to a koala family reunion. Kandy, just four and a half months old, was brought to the Wildlife Hospital after being found alone in a paddock. As she was too young
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By Jill Dando News For the past couple of months, residents of HC-One’s Ashington Grange Care Home in Ashington, Northumberland, have been delightfully visited every day by a very friendly young cat. As the team noticed her growing pregnancy and became concerned for her safety, their hearts were set
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By Community Correspondent Noah's Ark Zoo Farm had a big celebration this week! Their much-loved Brazilian tapir, Toby, turned 24! To mark the occasion, his keepers made him a special birthday treat. Not just any treat though – this was a giant ice lolly carefully tiered with all his
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By Jill Dando News Following World Oceans Day (8th June), we’re reflecting on the incredible rescue story of ‘Pickle’ the sea lion—an inspiring reminder of the urgent need for ocean conservation and animal protection. It is the first recorded rescue and successful release of a sea lion for