Deep in the rainforests of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, monkeys swing through the trees, tapirs wander through dense vegetation, and ocelots move silently through the shadows. It is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, a living paradise filled with extraordinary wildlife. But behind this beauty lies a growing
New collaborative research from leading conservation scientists at the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), BTO (British Trust for Ornithology), and ZSL’s Institute of Zoology has found that we must change the way we feed our garden birds, or risk losing some of our most iconic species. Eurasian
Most people in the UK will be familiar with our favourite household parasites: head lice, fleas, and ticks. But did you know that parasites come in all forms, from tiny microscopic organisms to larger worms? In fact, almost every animal, including humans, can host parasites at some point, and some
Imagine a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, over a thousand kilometres from the nearest land, where cinder cones rise over barren plains of once-molten lava, and a cloud forest cloaks the highest peak in lush green vegetation that is home to tree-climbing crabs. Where seabirds gather
Twilight in a British woodland. The last of the sun’s rays illuminate the forest floor, which has been transformed into a miniature moonscape. Piles of earth and holes pepper the side of the hill. What is going on? You hold yourself still – the animal you are looking for is
A temperate, deciduous woodland. Image from Canva. Take a moment to imagine that you are walking through a woodland. You might be picturing tall trees towering over a sea of delicate bluebells, painting the ground around you in a wash of purple. Perhaps you are imagining an autumnal scene, with
A white rhino in the Savana. Image taken from Canva Rhinos are among the most famous icons of modern conservation. With their tough hides and immense horns, they have the look of prehistoric beasts – and in many ways they are, having survived on our planet for some 30 million
Bumblebee foraging on a flower. Image taken from Canva If you’re fortunate enough to have access to a garden, you’ve probably noticed the gentle hum of bees drifting between flowers on a summer’s day. Perhaps you’ve even planted some pollinator-friendly plants, left space for wildflowers, or taken part in ‘No
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