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Highland whodunnit: something is killing the capercaillie, that swaggering, iconic bird of Scotland
Who killed the capercaillies? Our experts examine the evidence.
Why do cats purr?
We take a look at the fascinating world of feline communication and physiology to unravel the secrets behind this enigmatic behaviour.
Scientists are using AI to save hedgehogs. And they need your help
A ground-breaking new project combining artificial intelligence, trail cameras and volunteers will provide robust estimates of hedgehog numbers, which can be used to inform practical conservation measures.
Visit the top locations from Guy Ritchie’s Netflix hit series, The Gentlemen.
Explore the lavish stately homes featured in this popular series with our round-up of must-visit film locations
King Charles III is dumping deer bones and dead trees in rivers. Here's how it's saving Scotland’s waterways
In an unconventional yet remarkably effective move, the royal Balmoral Estate has embarked on an innovative initiative to enhance the health of its rivers
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The biggest-ever hoard of Bronze Age artefacts has been discovered in England, and it's got historians excited
The discovery of the Must Farm settlement, a Late Bronze Age site in the East Anglian Fens, offers an extraordinary insight into the way people lived nearly 3,000 years ago.
Instagram is killing the landscape: why the search for ‘likes’ is destroying our beauty spots
Social media is having a profound impact on our natural landscapes. Here's why
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 winners
A powerful image of a barnacle-encased football that travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and was found on the Dorset coast has won the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024.
Mysterious alien-like monolith appears on Welsh hill – “It looked like some sort of UFO” says hiker
The latest twist in the monolith mystery as a new structure is discovered in Wales.
Britain's rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to booming chicken industry
Industrial chicken production in England and Wales has risen by the equivalent of one million birds per month for the last decade, putting rivers in at least seven counties at risk of becoming 'dead zones deplete of wildlife', according to a new report by the Soil Association.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series