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How are flooding and storms affecting wildlife?

Recent rain and flooding across Devon and Cornwall is impacting wildlife and their habitats.

Golden eagles set to fly high above Scottish moorlands once again after change in mountain hare policy

Across Scotland, golden eagles trained for falconry have effectively been grounded for the last five years after mountain hares were given protected status

A scorching summer has left Australian wildlife on the brink, but it doesn’t have to be this way | Euan Ritchie and Jess Harwood

Unsettling predictions are now our catastrophic reality, but a brighter future is still within reach if our political leaders change courseSoaring, scorching, record temperatures, yet again. Distressing, protracted droughts. Raging fires and devastating floods. Australia’s summer is drawing to a …

Florida Everglades is facing a huge crisis that is forcing alligators to get more aggressive

An expert has sounded the alarm on a crisis facing the Florida Everglades. Dr Stephen Davis, chief science officer explained that alligators could become more aggressive due to the crisis.

Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says

The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years' time.

Shocking number of tiger deaths in Thai facilities

Born Free is appalled to hear reports of the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand over a two-week period in February.

Deadly virus suddenly kills 72 tigers at popular tourist park as probe into highly contagious disease launched

OVER 70 tigers have suddenly died after a rampant virus tore through two facilities at a popular tourist park. A probe has been launched after fears the highly contagious disease could be related to an outbreak of bird flu which …

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation

Animal feed worker who was fired for 'mercy killing a deer wins unfair dismissal case

Anthony Brown put a deer out of its misery by cutting its throat when he spotted it laying down, injured, and 'gasping for air' at the AB Agri site in Enstone, Oxfordshire, a tribunal heard.

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affectedCould lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than 1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? …

Woman investigated after police seize suitcase containing 15 dead pangolins at Madrid airport

Pangolins are widely poached and trafficked in some parts of the world, sought after for their scales and meat

Sewage spills threatening salmon survival, says MP

Winchester's MP highlights sewage spills potentially affecting the endangered Atlantic salmon.

Safari park welcomes rare rhino calf: ‘A symbol of hope’

Baby Stanley is a member of a near-threatened species

E-waste found contaminating dolphin brains: ‘This is a wake-up call’

Toxic chemicals in dolphins and porpoises seem to originate mostly from television and computer screens

How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

Born Free is proud to support Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, a grass-roots organisation encouraging thousands of local school children to cherish the wild.

Bristol Zoo's oldest silverback gorilla Jock, 45, dies days after move into new home following criticism

Silverback western lowland Jock, 45, had been living with a troop of eight other gorillas at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton, an old site which was closed to the public in September 2022.

Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species

Trump administration ends protections for rare dancing prairie bird

A ground-dwelling bird known for its elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains will no longer be federally protected

Wyoming town erupts in fury as rancher who tortured and paraded wolf around his local bar gets sweetheart plea deal

The case has sparked public outcry, with many calling it 'the saddest stories ever of animal torture' and demanding that the Wyoming man serve jail time for his acts.

Wrens will make homes in your garden with the help of 1 type of nest box

Wildlife experts reveal that wrens a particular type of nest boxes, which will encourage these small birds to make their home in your garden during nesting season.

Beaver 'engineers' released to create wetlands

A family of beavers have been brought from Scotland to improve biodiversity in a Lincolnshire river.

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon

Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued

A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group

Lost species to be released as Labour seeks to stave off Greens’ election threat

Push for good nature news before polls with reintroduction of white-tailed eagles, pine martens and beavers in England White-tailed eagles, pine martens and beavers will be released across England before the May elections as the Labour government attempts to staunch …

Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law

A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

South Africa proposes concerning trophy hunting quotas

Born Free is deeply concerned that the South African Government has announced plans for new export quotas of hunting trophies.

Businesses must take action to protect nature

In an urgent wake up call, a major report approved by governments worldwide calls on companies to take responsibility for biodiversity loss.

Deer: how to protect your property from damage

Find out what you can do to stop deer causing damage to your property.