Growing anger over “mass slaughter” of ravens in Highland Perthshire
A public conservation body is facing growing anger over an "experimental" raven cull in Highland Perthshire.
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VIDEO: Massive Scottish wildcat nicknamed ‘The Beast’ caught on camera
A Scottish wildcat nicknamed “the Beast” has been captured on video by researchers in the Scottish Highlands who say it is one of the largest recorded in the world.
Watch this adorable baby chimpanzee get flown to safety on a pilot’s lap
A baby chimpanzee was flown to safety on the lap of a pilot after being orphaned by suspected poachers.
JIM CRUMLEY: Scotland’s climate of chaos
A hint of grotesque distortion has crept into the never-ending procession of spleen-venting malcontents who increasingly characterise the owners and managers of Scotland’s estates and farms.
The Giant Lanterns of China highlight the bond between two cultures
The Giant Lanterns of China is the most ambitious exhibition ever hosted by Edinburgh Zoo. As the Chinese Spring Festival approaches, Caroline Lindsay shines a light on the event’s cultural significance.
Roll the drums, it’s Woody Woodpecker…
Great spotted woodpeckers communicate with “talking drums”, new research suggests.
Red squirrel numbers stabilise across Scotland
Red squirrels have seen a surge in numbers in Scotland’s north east and stabilised nationwide, according to new figures.
Tighter conservation laws announced as River Tay salmon season begins
Fisheries bosses have announced tighter conservation laws at the start of the 2018 salmon season.
VIDEO: ‘They aren’t found on the east coast’: Are brittle stars shining on Angus beach?
An Angus family believe they have discovered brittle stars on the east coast of Scotland for the first time.
Just let wildlife manage wildlife
I first came across the expression “let wildlife manage wildlife” in a book by the American wildlife artist and writer David M. Carroll.