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Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin says he’s ‘thankful for art during 2020’ as he reflects on the ‘occasional craziness the past year brought’ By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:56 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 07:56 GMT, 3 January 2021 He’s about to become an uncle for the first time as sister Bindi … Read more
A pair of orcas, a rare sea slug and a minke whale were among the stunning sights from the seas around the UK this year. In their annual review of the coasts, Wildlife Trusts across the country reported a surge of public interest in marine life and coastal species in a year of seaside staycations … Read more
The rare 10-foot-long bluefin tuna, orcas in Strangford Lough and bottlenose dolphins ‘partying’ off Teesside are among the Wildlife Trusts’ favourite marine sights for 2020. The wildlife organisation has compiled a best-of list for the year, featuring the most exciting sights in UK waters, captured both by experts and members of the public. In the … Read more
Brutal yet beautiful: 2020’s most stunning wildlife images include a cannibalistic crocodile and a decapitated penguin – but there’s also room for playful dolphins This year’s most brutal and beautiful wildlife images have been revealed, including a cannibalistic crocodile 2020 has been a time where people have turned to nature for escape amid lockdowns and … Read more
A blood-stained polar bear feeding on a seal pup and a large red deer pictured in an idyllic winter scene are among contenders in wildlife photography contest A series of exquisite wildlife and countryside pictures were submitted for a photography competition Snaps sent in to the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers Living World … Read more
Not one for the photo album! Amateur photographers reveal wildlife snaps that didn’t quite go to plan – from a badly camouflaged rabbit to a burping deer Wannabe wildlife photographers from across the world shared their worst snaps Include a badly camouflaged rabbit, a burping deer and an alligator eating Images have ended up on a … Read more
Britain’s iconic robin redbreast is especially under threat this winter due to declining winter temperatures, wildlife experts have warned. A combination of disappearing hedgerows, declining food resources and harsh cold spells due to the La Niña phenomenon this winter means robins are relying on bird feeders in the public’s back gardens more than ever. The … Read more
Plastics submerged in water for just two weeks can be 10 TIMES more damaging to wildlife than ‘new’ plastic, study finds Researchers left microplastic particles in different types of water for a month They then exposed those submerged particles to mouse cells to study issues They found microplastics in the seas and lakes form a … Read more
Prince William shares a teaser from this year’s virtual Tusk Conservation Awards as he pays tribute to Africa’s leading wildlife protectors whose hard work ‘often goes under the radar’ Duke of Cambridge, 38, met nominees for the Tusk Award in a teaser clip This year’s awards will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic … Read more
Eagle-eyed wildlife expert saves penguin’s life by spotting a very disturbing detail as the tiny flightless bird struggles during world-famous nightly parade along Australian beach Phillip Island Nature Parks ranger saved a penguin with plastic stuck on its neck Ranger Jordan rescued the bird during penguin parade live stream on Thursday Experts said incident showed … Read more