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Hairy hogs and Longhorn cattle act as ‘living lawnmowers’ to help rare butterfly
Hairy Hungarian hogs have been drafted in to create the perfect habitat for the UK’s most endangered butterfly, conservationists said. The curly-haired Mangalitsa pigs and English Longhorn cattle are being deployed as “living lawnmowers” at a National
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How Sussex became home to dolphins and sharks
With dolphins, seals, porpoises and even sharks swimming off our shoreline, Sussex has been designated an Important Marine Mammal Area and a Shoreham-based project is studying the magnificent cetaceans Look out to sea off the Sussex coast and as
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A wonderful wildlife restoration project in the Somerset Levels
What connects King Alfred, cranes and Indian elephants? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. The answer lies in the heart of Somerset, in a wonderful initiative that is taking place on the Levels that aims to allow Nature to reclaim some space on the
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on the best places to visit in summer
It’s time to let our eyes take in the glorious colours of verdant hedgerows, and let the warmer days inspire us to get out and enjoy the best of what Yorkshire has to offer. June heralds the brightest and most active time for our wildlife busy feeding
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The Restoration of the Great Crested Newt
Wild places to visit and exciting wildlife adventures to enjoy with Dorset Wildlife Trust The Restoration of the Great Crested Newt Great crested newts (above) are a European protected species. This means they are protected by law, as are
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A wildlife haven on the urban fringe of Basildon
On the urban fringe of Basildon is an expansive area of nationally important wildlife habitat, known as Langdon. It is a true landscape-scale mosaic of diverse habitats, including flower-rich meadows, rough grassland, extensive areas of scrub, semi-natural
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How planting trees offer a lifeline to Hampshire's dormice colonies
Popularised by CS Lewis’ slumberous character in Alice in Wonderland, the dormouse is an endearing creature often featured in affectionate pictures and photos. However, it is unlikely that many of us will have seen one of these diminutive mammals in
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Spotting dragonfly on warm sunny afternoons in June
One of the challenges, but thrills, of being a naturalist in a seasonal climate is the ever-changing roll call of species to immerse yourself in. After a long winter period scanning estuary wader flocks, I find myself having to revisit botanical books
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Beavers could become a common sight in Cornwall
Following the success of a project to reintroduce beavers to the county in 2017, Cornwall Wildlife Trust are working on an exciting project to see the loveable rodents return to the wild by next year In April 2023, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and St
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How local groups are giving nature a helping hand in inner city Derby
Some of the greatest moments in history, and the most significant societal changes, have come from marginalised individuals and groups who seemingly had little or no political power - yet they made a stand. What do all great social movements have
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Behind the scenes at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden
If you’re an animal lover who’s longed to see Big Cats in the wild, but for whom a trip to, say, Botswana is out of the question, there’s great news. The Big Cat Sanctuary, in Smarden just outside Ashford, is home to everything from African and Asiatic
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Sowing seeds of hope at a project nursery in Malpas
A hay meadow in full bloom is surely one of the most breathtaking sights in the great British countryside. Resplendent expanses of flowers and grasses waving gently in the summer breeze, supporting an entire ecosystem of insects, birds and mammals,
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How to get kids interested in the wildlife around them
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Megan McCubbin share tips on exploring the outdoors this season as a family. BBC’s Springwatch has returned with presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan broadcasting mainly from RSPB Arne Nature Reserve
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Giant beetles and huge hoverflies may all be lurking in your garden
Giant beetles, funky-looking caterpillars and huge hoverflies may all be lurking. We should all be welcoming insects into our garden, pollinating our plants, keeping the food chain going and boosting biodiversity. There are thought to be as
