England
Bison back in the UK: the inside story
They’ve been absent in the UK wild for thousands of years, but a special project has welcomed these “woolly bulldozers” home.
Adder guide: how to identify, what they eat and how to avoid being bitten
The adder is the UK's only native venomous snake, and is actually the smallest snake species found here. Adders are more likely to flee than attack, unless they are stepped on or feel very threatened.
The best wildlife livestreams to watch around the world
Thanks to the wonders of technology and the dedication of conservationists, it's now possible to watch a range of wildlife around the world via webcams from the comfort of your home. Here is an extensive list of species you can livestream, including eagles, owls, puffins, hummingbirds, elephants and manatees and how to watch.
Can, and should, the royal estates be rewilded?
Prince Charles is a committed environmentalist, but when it comes to his own estate he could do a lot better. Here’s how the whole royal family can bump up their grades.
12 white-tailed eagles released on the south coast
White-tailed eagles get closer to being re-established on the south coast of England as 12 more juveniles are released on the Isle of Wight.
Wildlife Spectacles | Where and when to see grey seal pups in the UK
In the autumn, thousands of grey seals come ashore in one of Britain's most spectacular natural events. The annual fiesta of synchronised birthing is soon followed by almost half the world's grey seals flocking for a mating game on our beaches.
Alpine newt guide: how to identify, and how they arrived in the UK
How were alpine newts introduced to the UK, and where is their native range? Learn about this non-native species in our expert guide by PhD scientist Steve Allain.
How to watch Chris Packham: The Walk That Made Me
Join the naturalist and presenter in Hampshire as he revisits an enjoyable springtime walk from his childhood.
Wildlife photography hides in the UK
If you want to get close to and photograph wildlife without disturbing it, try renting a photography hide. In this article, we share some of the hides available to rent around the UK, which species you can expect to see, the best times to visit them, and how much they cost to rent out.
Wildlife of Hampstead Heath
Few cities offer the chance to swim with grebes and walk among falcons. Matthew Maran photographs London’s wildest gem.
Great places to see wildlife in Manchester
Escape the urban sprawl to discover bats, birds, and badgers in Manchester and the surrounding areas.
Confirmed sighting of Asian hornet in Devon
A beekeeper spotted the non-native species at an apiary near Woolacombe.
Water voles return to Malham Tarn
As part of a new initiative in land management, the National Trust is reintroducing 100 water voles to the Yorkshire Dales.
Great places to see wildlife in Sheffield
One of the few cities in the UK where you can see the dipper, Sheffield is also home to hedgehogs, badgers, foxes and a healthy population of urban deer.
Great places to see wildlife in Newcastle
Best known for the kittiwakes nesting on the Tyne Bridge, the north-east metropolis of Newcastle is also home to roe deer, otters, kingfishers, red squirrels and other fantastic wildlife.
Great places to see wildlife in Bristol
Peregrine falcons, ravens, badgers, hedgehogs, foxes, gulls - there's wildlife aplenty in this European green capital.
Great places to see wildlife in Liverpool
Red squirrels are the star species here, but there's a host of other creatures to spot in this Merseyside conurbation. Here are the city's wild hotspots.
Great places to see wildlife in London
London is one of the UK's greenest cities, home to over 1,500 sites of conservation importance. Here are some of the best places to visit for a wild encounter.
Best places to photograph wildlife in the UK
We asked some of the top wildlife photographers to share their favourite spots for capturing images of wildlife in the UK.