Wildlife and Environment

Louisa Neill dives into the world of working animals and discovers how they support our conservation efforts as well as other aspects of our lives. She also explores the organisations that protect working animals from exploitation.

Sasha Hill discusses the UK’s issue with water pollution and which stakeholders hold the greatest responsibility for cleaning up this pollution problem and devising short-term and long-term solutions.

Summer Elsie explores the evolutionary history and genetic identity of the extinct dire wolf, drawing on recent genomic research that redefines its place in the canid family tree.

With the upcoming arrival of International Dawn Chorus Day, Bethany Akhtar unravels what the dawn chorus really means and how it could be impacted by climate change for years to come.

Earth Day is a powerful reminder to protect our planet. But true change can only happen if we live sustainably every day. From rewilding and reducing waste to upskilling through training, every effort counts in the fight for a healthier, more resilient world. Jennifer Robson explores what Earth Day means for us and the planet.

Toby Patrick looks at how to turn our gardens into bird-friendly environments, leaving outdoor spaces with renewed character and adorable photo opportunities.

Grace Clift explores the language of flowers, as the spring brings colour to our local lands.

To celebrate, Nilo Mason discusses the anatomy and importance of spiders and delves into spider conservation - both small and large scale.

Cerys explores her time working with The Civet Project Foundation, and how it has shaped her into the zoologist she is today.

Sophie O’Donnell deep dives into the extraordinary world of hybrid animals, exploring the specific example of the ‘pizzly bear.'