The prehistoric beasts that roamed ancient Britain – including giant ‘Irish Elk’ with 12ft antlers and 13-ton elephants
IN the icy and swampy pasts of the ancient British Isles, colossal creatures were free to roam. Much has changed in the millenniums since – with the largest wild mammal in the UK today being ...
The Big Issue18h
These 11 pioneering rewilding projects are helping bring nature back in Britain
From elk and storks to outdoor classrooms, a landmark rewilding fund is hoping to sow the seeds of a natural revolution.
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Illegal lynx release in Highlands was doomed to fail, experts say
SCOTTISH wildlife experts have shed light on why the recent illegal potential reintroduction attempt of lynx in the Highlands was bound to ...
Headless predatory beast found washed up on UK beach sparking mystery
Louise Joyce was walking her dog on Ardeer Beach in Ayrshire when she found the creature. Her photos have created some confusion, as experts say it's too big to be a native snake ...
Map reveals where exotic pets are in the UK - as lynx are captured
As semi-tame lynx are captured roaming in the Cairngorms, experts have raised concerns that Britain's exotic pets could be ...
The Scottish Farmer1d
Calls for zero-tolerance with criminals involved in wildlife crime
Following the recent, reckless, illegal release of lynx in the Highlands and mindful of historical prosecution failings linked to illegal beaver releases in Tayside, NFU Scotland ’s president Martin ...
Times Star1d
South Lakes Safari Zoo animal’s new homes
Since South Lakes Safari Zoo made the decision to close to the public for the final time last month the team have been busy closing down the site and making sure all of the zoo’s beloved animals found ...
NI restricts imports from Germany after foot-and-mouth outbreak
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have restricted animal imports from an area of Germany following an outbreak of ...
‘SNP refusal to punish illegal release of beavers encouraged lynx reintroduction’ say farmers
NFU Scotland claims that Scottish Government partly at fault for unlawful release of the four wildcats last week ...
Red squirrels fed on peanuts have weaker jaws – here’s why that matters for conservation
Red squirrels from the Formby reserve near Liverpool in north-west England had skulls with flatter braincases and longer ...
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Where did illegally released lynx come from?
Last week, four lynx were captured in the Cairngorms after being illegally released near Kingussie in the Highlands. Members ...