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Appreciating David Attenborough
Today is David’s birthday! Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough, from everyone at WILD!

Cerys Deakin
May 8, 20242 min read
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The Changes to Springtime Song
Cerys Deakin explores changes to the sounds of spring that have occurred over time, and why.

Cerys Deakin
May 1, 20243 min read
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Lessons in Conservation: Learning from Costa Rica
Following a recent trip to Costa Rica with the University of Exeter, Cerys shares her experiences and lessons learnt.

Cerys Deakin
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Say No to Cat-Poo-Chino
Cerys Deakin explores the difficulties faced by civets and hopes to celebrate and support the efforts at The Civet Project.

Cerys Deakin
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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The Beaver: Building Britain’s ecosystems, one dam at a time
Amy writes about Britain's natural engineers, the beavers and how they are keystone species due to being essential in our wildlife.

Amy Hall
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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King of the Skies - Red Kites
Beth Critchley looks at Red Kites' near extinction and celebrates how their numbers are now flourishing for World Wildlife Day.

Wild Magazine
Mar 3, 20244 min read
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A 2023 Conservation Success Story: Bringing Back the Beaver
Cerys reports on the past extinction of Beavers and explores how recent reintroductions could be changing the future for Beavers in the UK.

Cerys Deakin
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Bottlenecking: A Blast From the Past
Trace Laskey discusses how species can recover from the brink of extinction, only to feel the effects of a genetic bottleneck years later.

Wild Magazine
Feb 27, 20244 min read
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At Home in Urban Environments: The Fox
Sasha Hill learns more about the reflective beady eyes watching her when she walks around the city centre at night.

Wild Magazine
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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Dian Fossey: Prime(ate) Example, or Colonial Conservationist?
Was Dian Fossey a perfect primatologist, or was she involved in some monkey business regarding the ethics of her practice?

Alex Powell
Jan 22, 20245 min read
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The Big Garden Birdwatch: What, Why, Where and How?
Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher, or feathered friends aren’t quite your thing, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is for everyone.

Amy Hall
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Wildlife in Crisis (Still): State of Nature
Madelaine Stannard discusses the UK’s latest State of Nature report, and its disappointing revelations.

Madelaine Stannard
Jan 13, 20244 min read
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Animal Crossing Aiding Future Conservation
Isla Stubbs comments on the game popular across the world, and how the next generation of conservationists could be playing right now.

Isla Stubbs
Dec 16, 20235 min read
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12 Days of Wild: Five Gifts Any Wildlife-Enthusiast Will Love
Madelaine Stannard shares five perfect gifts for the wildlife lovers in your life this Christmas.

Madelaine Stannard
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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12 Days of Wild: Mr Robin Redbreast
The Robin is a symbolic animal associated with winter & Christmas. Cerys explores the symbolism of the Robin at Christmas & their history.

Cerys Deakin
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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12 Days of Wild: The North Pole, Exploring Arctic Wildlife’s Wonderful Adaptations
The North Pole in the Arctic is one of the harshest environments in the world. Amy Hall introduces 3 animals with unique adaptatations.

Amy Hall
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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International Jaguar Day: The Importance of Wildlife Corridors
Joanne Forster-Martin discusses the importance of wildlife corridors in current conservation approaches for the species, the jaguar.

Wild Magazine
Nov 29, 20234 min read
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The Effect of Urban Growth on Bats across the UK
Summer Elsie discusses the difficulties bats are facing and the behavioural adaptations permitting their survival in the modern world.

Wild Magazine
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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The Benefits of Biophilia
Cerys Deakin reports on the 10 year stay of two Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, and how the zoo has used Biophilia for good.

Cerys Deakin
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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Bloodlust Beyond Fiction: Vampires in Nature
As Halloween draws near, Nilo Mason unveils the shadows of the animal kingdom and the macabre world of blood-sucking creatures.

Wild Magazine
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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