London Zoo welcomes surprise baby tamandua conceived on its parents’ first date
A fast-moving inhabitant at London Zoo left keepers pleasantly surprised after his mate fell pregnant just days after the pair met.
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The ‘world’s fluffiest cats’ have made their first appearance at Chester Zoo
A group of the “world’s fluffiest cats” have made their debut at a UK zoo.
Lion who mauled British wildlife park owner shot dead
A lion who mauled the British owner of a wildlife park in South Africa after he entered his enclosure has been shot dead.
Marvellous mosaic of memories is finishing touch to Kirriemuir CARS project
Kirriemuir’s million pound-plus town centre regeneration has been marked in word, song and another eye-catching addition to the area’s heritage.
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.
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.
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.