Wildlife & Environment 2/5

Fossilised Forecasts: Climate Clues from Prehistoric Environments

Alex Powell journeys through deep time to examine how our atmosphere has altered over evolutionary history.

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May 205 min read

World Bee Day

The 20th of May is the UN World Bee Day, so take a moment to consider all the pollinators visiting flowers this Spring.

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May 113 min read

World Binturong Day

Happy World Binturong Day! Cerys explores the history and importance of Binturongs and reveals what you can do from your home to help them!

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May 13 min read

The Changes to Springtime Song

Cerys Deakin explores changes to the sounds of spring that have occurred over time, and why.

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Lessons in Conservation: Learning from Costa Rica

Apr 163 min read

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.

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Apr 23 min read

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.

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The Beaver: Building Britain’s ecosystems, one dam at a time

Amy Hall

Mar 284 min read

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.

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Mar 34 min read

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.

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A 2023 Conservation Success Story: Bringing Back the Beaver

Feb 293 min read

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.

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Feb 274 min read

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.

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Grace Clift

Feb 143 min read

A Love Letter to the Dormouse

Grace Clift discusses the dormouse as a metaphor for rest, self care and preservation.

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Chloe Moriarty

Feb 104 min read

The Year of the Dragon: Komodos

Chloe Moriarty explores the lives of the lesser-known Komodo Dragons, and explains how humans are becoming the real life ‘dragon-slayers’

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Jan 293 min read

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.

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Dian Fossey: Prime(ate) Example, or Colonial Conservationist?

Alex Powell

Jan 225 min read

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?

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The Big Garden Birdwatch: What, Why, Where and How?

Amy Hall

Jan 163 min read

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.

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Animal Crossing Aiding Future Conservation

Isla Stubbs

Dec 16, 20235 min read

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.

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Dec 10, 20232 min read

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.

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12 Days of Wild: The North Pole, Exploring Arctic Wildlife’s Wonderful Adaptations

Amy Hall

Dec 7, 20234 min read

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.

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12 Days of Wild: Retelling Rudolph - Were Santa’s Reindeer actually female?

Dec 4, 20235 min read

12 Days of Wild: Retelling Rudolph - Were Santa’s Reindeer actually female?

Madeleine Waite delves into the real science hidden behind Hollywood magic.

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International Jaguar Day: The Importance of Wildlife Corridors

Nov 29, 20234 min read