Animal Rescue
Threatened Mauritian reptiles rescued from disastrous oil spill
A number of rare and endangered reptiles found only on the islands of Mauritius have been rescued from a catastrophic oil spill, and rehomed with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey.
Interview with Bears about the House presenter Giles Clark
Director of The Big Cat Sanctuary Giles Clark talks to BBC Wildlife about rescuing sun and moon bears from the illegal wildlife trade for new BBC Two series Bears about the House.
Behind the Scenes: filming Bears about the House
Producer Cherique Pohl reveals the highs and lows of filming bear rescue operations in Laos for BBC Two wildlife conservation documentary Bears about the House.
Baby wild pangolin rescued and nursed back to health in Thailand
Conservationists in Thailand have been caring for a young pangolin that was found by a roadside, despite the restrictions they face during the coronavirus pandemic.
Young seal found miles inland released back into the wild
The RSPCA have released a seal pup who had been found at Tattershall Castle in Lincolnshire.
Dramatic rescue mission for rare frogs
Herpetologists in Chile had to act quickly to save a species of frog after the only stream where it is found was illegally drained.
Rescuers dig out fox in a hole
RSPCA rescue juvenile fox trapped in a hole underneath a tree in Norwich.
YouTube video used to save stranded ducklings
The RSPCA and fire services to free the ducklings trapped deep in a storm drain.
Lucky leopard rescued after falling into 15m-deep well
Villagers call wildlife rescue team after a female leopard was discovered in their well.
Marine life suffers from cold snap
Beachgoers had an awful surprise after Storm Emma.
RSPCA officer otter-ly surprised
The baby otter was rescued from a garden after getting lost in bad weather.
Rescued tawny owl treated with steam by RSPCA
Ingenious trick helps repair the damaged wing of a tawny owl.
Drainpipe drama for hedgehog
The hog found herself stuck in her hiding place.
Hedgehog joins commuters on London Underground platform
‘Paddington’ the hedgehog surprises Londoners at Edgware Road station.
Stoatally adorable kits rescued
Six young stoats saved after their mother is found dead on the road.
Humpback whale rescued in UK waters
Volunteers free tangled cetacean from fishing gear off Devon.
Watch your step! Starling stuck in manhole cover
The songbird flew in the wrong direction underground and got trapped.
Record number of wild animals rescued and released in Scotland
The Scottish SPCA released 4,651 wild creatures in 2015.
Grey seal rescue in the UK
BBC Wildlife contributor Amy-Jane Beers finds out how grey seals are rescued and rehabilitated in the UK.