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Top Stories: HISTORIC RETURN OF WILD BEAVERS TO CORNWALL MARKS NEW CHAPTER FOR NATURE RECOVERY
Wild beavers are once again living in Cornwall’s rivers for the first time in 400 years, following the county’s first fully licensed release — a milestone not only for Cornwall but for nature recovery efforts across England.
Two pairs of beavers were released at a Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve in mid-Cornwall, within the Par and Fowey river catchment. The moment follows three years of detailed planning and consultation ahead of the Government’s decision to permit licensed wild releases in England.
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Two pairs of beavers were released at a Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve in mid-Cornwall, within the Par and Fowey river catchment. The moment follows three years of detailed planning and consultation ahead of the Government’s decision to permit licensed wild releases in England.
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Top Stories: VOTING NOW OPEN FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 2026
It’s back. Run by Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum, London, and supported by Lead Corporate Sponsor, Nuveen, the much-loved People’s Choice photography contest has returned with an extraordinary shortlist of twenty-four images.
These photographs are competing to be crowned the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026, with online voting now open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
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These photographs are competing to be crowned the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026, with online voting now open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
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Top Stories: James reviews the new ZEISS SECACAM 1 TRAIL CAMERA
Trail cameras are becoming essential tools for nature lovers who want to observe wildlife without intervening in its behaviour. The new ZEISS Secacam 1 aims to bring reliable performance, simplicity and remote access to casual observers and backyard naturalists.
The ZEISS Secacam 1 is great fun to use. If you have younger children, they’ll especially enjoy checking each morning to see what the camera captured overnight (mine certainly do). It combines user-friendly design with dependable performance and modern connectivity, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to observe nature without unnecessary complexity.
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The ZEISS Secacam 1 is great fun to use. If you have younger children, they’ll especially enjoy checking each morning to see what the camera captured overnight (mine certainly do). It combines user-friendly design with dependable performance and modern connectivity, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to observe nature without unnecessary complexity.
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WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN: HOW REWILDING UK GARDENS CAN HELP BRING WILDLIFE BACK, EXPERTS SAY
Rewilding your garden is not about neglect. It is about welcoming wildlife, accepting a less tidy look and learning to think like the animals that shape nature.
Rewilding a garden does not mean shutting the gate and walking away. Instead, it involves thoughtful, hands-on choices that support wildlife and reflect natural processes, while letting go of the idea that gardens must always be neat and controlled.
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Rewilding a garden does not mean shutting the gate and walking away. Instead, it involves thoughtful, hands-on choices that support wildlife and reflect natural processes, while letting go of the idea that gardens must always be neat and controlled.
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Natural History: New Study Radically Redefines Venom, Expanding Its Evolutionary Role
A groundbreaking new study is reshaping the scientific understanding of venom, proposing a broader definition that classifies the saliva of aphids and the chemical secretions of slugs alongside snakebites and spider venom.
The research argues that venom should be defined not by its traditional associations with predatory animals, but by its evolutionary function: the internal delivery of secretions that manipulate another organism’s physiology to the benefit of the venom producer and at the recipient’s expense.
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The research argues that venom should be defined not by its traditional associations with predatory animals, but by its evolutionary function: the internal delivery of secretions that manipulate another organism’s physiology to the benefit of the venom producer and at the recipient’s expense.
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Marine: Global tracking effort maps critical hotspots for ocean giants
In a major step forward for marine conservation, a global team of nearly 400 scientists has tracked over 100 species of marine megafauna - such as whales, sharks, turtles, and seals - to identify the ocean’s most vital habitats.
The findings, led by researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), spotlight key regions that demand urgent protection to safeguard these iconic species.
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The findings, led by researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), spotlight key regions that demand urgent protection to safeguard these iconic species.
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Marine: The Silent Struggle Beneath the Waves - Why Seaweeds Deserve a Place at the Climate Table
A groundbreaking international report is turning the tide on how we view one of the ocean’s most overlooked yet vital ecosystems: seaweed habitats.
Released by the GlobalSeaweed-SUPERSTAR programme, The State of the World’s Seaweeds Report sheds light on the escalating threats facing seaweed species across the globe. The report draws attention to mounting human-induced pressures - from climate change and overfishing to pollution and invasive species - that are pushing seaweed ecosystems toward a tipping point.
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Released by the GlobalSeaweed-SUPERSTAR programme, The State of the World’s Seaweeds Report sheds light on the escalating threats facing seaweed species across the globe. The report draws attention to mounting human-induced pressures - from climate change and overfishing to pollution and invasive species - that are pushing seaweed ecosystems toward a tipping point.
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Conservation: Rare Dragonfly returns to Cumbria in another Landmark Project effort
May marks a major milestone in insect conservation as the endangered White-faced Darter dragonfly is being introduced to a secluded corner of Cumbria at RSPB Campfield Marsh.
In a collaborative effort, experts and volunteers from RSPB Campfield Marsh, Natural England, the British Dragonfly Society (BDS), and Cumbria Wildlife Trust are working together to reintroduce this rare species.
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In a collaborative effort, experts and volunteers from RSPB Campfield Marsh, Natural England, the British Dragonfly Society (BDS), and Cumbria Wildlife Trust are working together to reintroduce this rare species.
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Nature Reserves: Record numbers of one of the UK's rarest moths are reported at RSPB insh Marshes in Scotland
The Dark Bordered Beauty, one of the United Kingdom’s rarest moth species, has been recorded in record numbers at RSPB Insh Marshes in Scotland this year. The population index has reached 176, a substantial increase from the reserve’s previous best record of 81 individuals in 2022. Although the Dark Bordered Beauty remains a Priority Species on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, these encouraging figures offer hope for the species’ conservation.
This attractive yellow-orange moth, with characteristic dark wing borders, can only be found at a few sites in Scotland and a single undisclosed location in England.
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This attractive yellow-orange moth, with characteristic dark wing borders, can only be found at a few sites in Scotland and a single undisclosed location in England.
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Review: Sarah & Isla review SWAROVSKI OPTIK's MY JUNIOR 7x28 Binoculars - designed for children's adventures
The SWAROVSKI OPTIK My Junior 7x28 binoculars are a new addition to the company's esteemed lineup, specifically designed to cater to younger nature enthusiasts. Known for their high-quality optics and precision engineering, Swarovski Optik has created a product that aims to provide children with an exceptional wildlife watching experience.
This review delves into the various features, performance, and overall usability of these binoculars for children's outdoor adventures.
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This review delves into the various features, performance, and overall usability of these binoculars for children's outdoor adventures.
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PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM: LEARN HOW TO DIGISCOPE AND PHONESCOPE using the Kowa spotting scope system
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Many of you have likely invested in new equipment to enjoy your hobbies, whether it’s wildlife watching or something else. Now, you might be wondering what to do with things like Digiscoping or Phonescoping. After all, you want to make sure you’re capturing all the incredible sights and sounds you’re seeing.
Digiscoping describes shots taken with a digital camera attached to a spotting scope (handheld or via an adapter) and Phonescoping entails fitting a mobile phone to a scope – which is super convenient as most of us own a smartphone, and the results are often more than acceptable.
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Digiscoping describes shots taken with a digital camera attached to a spotting scope (handheld or via an adapter) and Phonescoping entails fitting a mobile phone to a scope – which is super convenient as most of us own a smartphone, and the results are often more than acceptable.
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conservation: Tiny wasp helps protect one of the world's rarest birds
A ground-breaking project to biologically control an introduced pest species on one of the world’s most isolated islands, will see one of the world’s rarest birds, the Wilkins’ Bunting, given a much-needed lifeline by a species of small parasitoid wasp.
The bird eats the fruit of the island’s only native tree, but an infestation of an accidentally introduced invasive scale insect has threatened to devastate the island’s forest and with it, put the Wilkins’ Bunting at real risk of extinction.
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The bird eats the fruit of the island’s only native tree, but an infestation of an accidentally introduced invasive scale insect has threatened to devastate the island’s forest and with it, put the Wilkins’ Bunting at real risk of extinction.
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WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN: FIVE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A NEST BOX FOR OUTSIDE YOUR HOME OR GARDEN
A growing proportion of the global human population now lives in towns and cities, with the United Nations predicting that by 2050 two-thirds of us will live within such urbanised landscapes.
Urbanisation is considered to be one of the greatest threats facing birds, resulting in the loss of natural habitats and the feeding and nesting opportunities associated with them. By putting a nest box up outside your home or garden, you can help these little guys out. Here's what to look for...
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Urbanisation is considered to be one of the greatest threats facing birds, resulting in the loss of natural habitats and the feeding and nesting opportunities associated with them. By putting a nest box up outside your home or garden, you can help these little guys out. Here's what to look for...
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