Lovelorn Tortoise Ginger Found Behind Pub Nearly a Year After Escaping to Find a Mate Monday, June 2, 2025 tortoise escape gloucestershire pet hibernation lostandfound animalrescue wildlife companionship countryside Ginger, a determined tortoise on a mission fueled by lost love, has finally been found nearly a year after her unexpected escape. The slow-moving reptile, traveling at an unhurried pace of approximately 0.00012 mph, had … Read More
Springwatch's 20th Anniversary Launch Delights Viewers with New Peak District Setting and Oasis Puns Monday, May 26, 2025 springwatch bbc wildlife peakdistrict chrispackham michaelastrachan iolowilliams oasis anniversary nature The beloved wildlife series Springwatch has made its eagerly anticipated return to the BBC, marking its 20th anniversary with a special series hosted by Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan. This year, the show takes place in … Read More
Chris Packham Reveals How His Dogs 'Saved My Life' During Darkest Times Monday, May 26, 2025 chrispackham springwatch mentalhealth dogs aspergers wildlife bbc michaelastrachan autism friendship Chris Packham has opened up about the profound impact his dogs have had on his life, crediting them with giving him purpose during some of his darkest moments. The beloved wildlife presenter, returning to BBC’s Springwatch on … Read More
Cotswolds Canal Partially Refilled After Lock Issue Caused Water Levels to Drop Monday, May 19, 2025 cotswolds stroudwater navigation canal waterlevels lockrepair environmentagency wildlife fishmortality conservation A stretch of the Stroudwater Navigation in the Cotswolds experienced a severe drop in water levels last week, causing fish to die and insect larvae to perish under the sun. The affected section, between Newtown and Blunder … Read More
Holidaymaker Films 'Panther-like' Big Cat Carrying Dead Rabbit in Northumberland Field Sunday, May 18, 2025 bigcat mystery wildlife northumberland sighting britishwildlife bigcats footage research panther While enjoying a weekend getaway in Northumberland, Paul Murtha was stunned to spot and film a mysterious “panther-like” big cat crossing a field with a dead rabbit in its mouth. The sighting occurred as Paul and … Read More
Alan Titchmarsh debunks gardening myth: 'Don't just stick to British native plants' Sunday, May 18, 2025 titchmarsh gardening wildlife nativeplants climatechange organic fertilizer nationalgardenscheme plants britain Renowned ITV presenter and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has dismissed a long-held gardening rule as “rubbish,” encouraging British gardeners to think beyond just native plants. Widely respected for his expertise on shows … Read More