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Royal Mint launches a commemorative 50p Dinosauria collection

New research suggests climate change could reduce lifespan for hundreds of species

Best places to see puffins in the UK

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Cats of the world photo gallery

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in a snowstorm

Snow leopard guide: habitat, diet and conservation

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British winter wildlife

Discover the UK's winter wildlife, including what's in season this month and best spectacles to see

Hazel catkins

Best British wildlife to spot in February

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in hollow tree

British owl species: how to identify, diet and where to see

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in spring

European robin guide: diet, habitat and species facts

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Animal species

Learn how to identify specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and many more animal facts

A young pangolin is held by a carer.

Pangolins under pressure: why these unique mammals are threatened with extinction

Basking shark in Ireland

Family matters for basking sharks

© Sam Rowley - Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Winner

Fighting mice image wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year people’s vote

Smooth snake in Dorset. © David Tipling/Universal Images Group/Getty

Smooth snake guide: how to identify, and why they are rare in the UK

Fire salamander in Kruppwald in Germany where there is an outbreak of Bsal (this individual is healthy).

Chytridiomycosis guide: what it is and why it’s endangering amphibians

The orangutan has the longest childhood dependence on its mother of any animal in the world being about seven years. During this period their offspring has much to learn including which fruits and other foods are suitable for their diet. © Ian Wood.

The Orangutan’s World

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In the news

The latest wildlife and environmental news

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John Craven to head the British Wildlife Book Festival

The British Wildlife Book Festival in April will celebrate the wealth of natural history writing.

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Children’s competition to design a stamp for Antarctica

The British Antarctic Territory is inviting children to design an official postage stamp to celebrate the anniversary of Antarctica's discovery.

The wren is the most common breeding bird in the UK. © Mark Hamblin/Getty

Wren retains top spot as the UK’s commonest bird

The latest report on bird populations by the British Trust of Ornithology has revealed the UK’s most common birds, and the wren has beaten other species to the top of the list.

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New animal emojis announced for 2020

From a polar bear to a dodo, 117 new emojis have been announced by the Unicode Consortium.

Photo galleries

See the latest photo galleries of incredible wildlife

White tailed eagles or sea eagles are the UK’s largest bird, with a wingspan of up to 2.4m. Their powerful eyesight can spot a fish up to 3.2 kilometres away and as they descend for their prey it’s like watching a plane put down its wheels. © Scottish Sisters Photography

Beautiful Scottish wildlife

There are 6 subspecies of tiger; the Bengal tiger subspecies is found on the Indian subcontinent. © Supriya Dam

India’s incredible ‘Big Five’ mammals

A great crested grebe at the Highgate ponds catches and stuns a red swamp crayfish before swallowing it whole. © Matthew Maran.

Wildlife of Hampstead Heath

During the winter, adult puffins shed their vibrant bills, meaning the vibrant orange bill is only seen in the summer months in order to attract a mate during the breeding season. © Becky Bunce.

A passion for puffins

Plants

Learn about native and foreign species of plants, including how to identify, where to see and conservation projects

Blackthorn flowers. © Peter Stroh

Identify Wildlife

How to tell the difference between hawthorn and blackthorn

Gorse flowers. Callum Redgrave-Close/Getty

How to make gorse kick mead

Leaves of Elm (Ulmus Minor) with Dutch elm disease, one of the most serious tree diseases in the world.

Everything you need to know about Dutch elm disease

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Identify Wildlife

Wildlife to spot in a winter woodland

How to

Discover how to help wildlife, seasonal foraging guides, homemade crafts and essential outdoor skills

Stoat (Mustela erminea)

Stoat and weasel guide: how to identify, habitat, diet and best places to spot

Great spotted woodpecker on feeder.

Wildlife Gardening

How to make your garden wildlife-friendly

Bank vole peering out of hole in a wall

Identify Wildlife

How to identify animal holes

Red fox standing in the garden with flowers near the house in a suburb of London. © DG Wildlife/Getty

Identify Wildlife

How to identify animal droppings

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People & wildlife

Read interviews with wildlife conservationists and discover the latest science projects

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People & Wildlife

Everything you need to know about microplastics

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The wonder women of ornithology

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People & Wildlife

Wildlife for all: why and how to improve access

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