Shocking photos show wildlife caught in rubbish as RSPCA appeals for Brits to pick up trash

These tragic photos show innocent animals struggling for breath after getting caught in litter – as the RSPCA reveals it has had over 21,000 litter reports in the past five years. The heartbreaking photos show a seal with blue plastic netting wrapped tightly around its neck, and a fox cub with its head wedged inside … Read more

Wildlife is thriving in US national parks, raising concerns about their fate when humans return

Wildlife is reclaiming their homes in national parks across the US, as humans are banned from visiting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pronghorn antelopes are roaming in the lowlands of Death Valley, the population of black bears has quadrupled in Yosemite and bobcats and deer are congregating around buildings and roadways. However, parts of the … Read more

Dogs trained to protect wildlife have saved 45 rhinos from poachers in South Africa

A pack of dogs have been trained to protect South Africa’s wildlife – and have already saved 45 rhinos from being poached. Many breeds of dog from beagles to bloodhounds have been used to protect the endangered species from poachers. The dogs begin training from birth and learn how to handle all the pressures of … Read more

Green-fingered wildlife consultant befriends cheeky robin in her garden during lockdown

Green-fingered wildlife consultant befriends cheeky robin in her garden during lockdown – and he even joins in her Zoom calls Keen gardener Kate MacRae was stunned when a robin befriended her recently The little bird – who she has named Colin – has grown to trust Kate, from Lichfield The creature is now so tame, … Read more

Giant tegus lizard invades US, threatening protected wildlife

As the US battles the coronavirus and murderous hornets, another unlikely threat has quietly invaded the nation – giant lizards. The tegus lizard, native to South America, already has a foothold in Florida and is now making its way into Georgia. Growing up to four feet long and weighing at least 10 pounds, this creature … Read more

Wildlife worker dubbed Tiger King of Instagram is filmed punching a lion cub 

An Instagram star who shares terrifying videos of himself playing with lions is being investigated for alleged animal cruelty after he was filmed punching one of his cubs. Dean Schneider, 27, who quit his job as a financier in Switzerland to look after a pride of lions at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, uploaded … Read more

Wildlife worker dubbed Tiger King of Instagram is filmed punching a lion cub 

An Instagram star who shares terrifying videos of himself playing with lions is being investigated for alleged animal cruelty after he was filmed punching one of his cubs. Dean Schneider, 27, who quit his job as a financier in Switzerland to look after a pride of lions at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, uploaded … Read more

Go wild for wildlife: Revive your spirits with one a thrilling breaks from Scotland to Romania

When the world finally reopens to travel, many of us may want to get close to nature after being cooped up at home for so long.  Here is our pick of some amazing wildlife-loving breaks that will transport you to all corners of the globe… Scottish eagles and seals Let us prey: A white-tailed sea … Read more

So much for natural talent! Amateur wildlife photographers share their worst snaps

So much for natural talent! Amateur photographers share their worst wildlife snaps – from a blurred bee to an eagle hidden by a lamppost Wannabe wildlife photographers have shared their worst snaps online  Examples include a blurred bee in flight and an eagle hidden by a lamppost  They have ended up on a Facebook group … Read more

Lockdown? It gets our goat! Springwatch’s MICHAELA STRACHAN on coronavirus wildlife

While we’re all in lockdown, our wildlife is feeling liberated! Pictures this week of Kashmiri goats freely roaming the deserted streets of the Welsh seaside town of Llandudno, happily nibbling the shrubbery, was a wonderful sight. Not everyone was delighted by the fact these hairy characters were making the town their own and helping themselves … Read more