Forest animal populations plummet by half since 1970, report warns
Populations of animals that live in the world’s forests have declined by more than half in the past 50 years, a study warns.
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Sting operation: Fugitive caught by police after being chased by angry wasps
A fugitive in Germany has been nabbed thanks to the help of angry wasps.
UK’s finest felines to be honoured at National Cat awards
Fifteen of the UK’s finest felines have been announced as finalists in the National Cat Awards.
Campaigners call for ‘radical’ grouse moor reforms at Perth conference
Hundreds of campaigners flooded into Perth Theatre on Saturday demanding radical reform of Scotland's grouse moors.
BBC Springwatch star Chris Packham coming to Perth for grouse moor campaign
A new campaign to reform Scotland's grouse moors will be launched in Perth this weekend by broadcaster Chris Packham.
Cop trying to rescue kitten outside Burger King surprised to find it’s a bobcat
A police officer attempting to come to the aid of a kitten outside a branch of Burger King was surprised to discover the animal was in fact a bobcat.
‘Roadkill spotters’ wanted in Tayside and Fife to highlight danger zones for animals
Roadkill spotters are wanted to help place warning signs in the right places.
UK could be set for once-in-a-decade influx of butterflies
The UK could be experiencing a once-in-a-decade wildlife phenomenon this year with a mass influx of painted lady butterflies, experts have said.
READERS’ LETTERS: Improving biodiversity vital for parks’ life
Madam, – The global environmental crisis regarding climate change and loss of biodiversity worries me.
Divers swim with ‘giant’ jellyfish off coast of Cornwall
A jellyfish the size of a person swam with divers off the coast of Cornwall, in imagery which has amazed social media users.