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A fox is seen around at 10 Downing Street in London, United Kingdom

Cannibal animals in the UK

Although most animals generally avoid eating their own, they'll sometimes be forced to enjoy a feast of a friend (or foe)...
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Cotswolds A-List: spot the Hollywood icons, royalty and rock stars among the sheep and stone walls

What do Kate Moss, Jeremy Clarkson and Princess Anne have in common? They all live in the Cotswold. And they're not alone...
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A magnificent rare Smooth Snake, Coronella austriaca, coiled up in heathland in the UK.

British snake guide: identification, where they live and what to do if you're bitten

Here is our expert guide to British snakes, including where they live and how to identify them from their markings and length.
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Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus)

The 11 biggest wild animals roaming the British Isles (number 1 is as heavy as a bulldozer)

From towering red deer to elusive basking sharks and ocean giants like humpback and sperm whales, the UK is home to some surprisingly large wild animals – both on land and at sea
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Belfast, United Kingdom - 21 August, 2022: the HMS Nomadic in its dry-dock and the Titanic Museum in Belfast

The incredible history of the Titanic's little sister – from ferrying millionaires to their doom to wartime minesweeping and Charlie Chaplin

The SS Nomadic carried film stars, millionaires and Olympians - and ferried some to their doom
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Jack russell terriers catching stick

Animal cruelty figures skyrocket in the summer months – and have hit an all-time high, new research shows

The RSPCA has found that summer cruelty figures have increased 64% over a five-year period
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Harrison Ford arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount+ Series "1923" Season 2 at Harmony Gold on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic)

From paparazzi to pastures: 9 superstars who ditched Hollywood for country life

These stars prefer a relaxed rural life to the razzledazzle of Tinseltown
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Bitchfield, Lincolnshire

Netherthong! Wetwang! Britain's 24 rudest, weirdest and funniest place names revealed

From Bitchfield to the River Piddle, Wetwang to Nether Wallop, the UK is full of places bearing unusual, amusing and sometimes downright rude names. But where do these names come from?
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Musicians (L-R)Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Bob Dylan and others perform at a benefit concert for Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.

The world's greatest folk songs: 14 timeless melodies that will make your spine tingle

From Scotland's lochs and Japan's cherry blossoms to sea shanties and ballads passed down though generations, these are the world's most enduring folk songs
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This Rocks by Mark Hetherington Countryfile Calendar 2026

This year’s Countryfile Calendar Photographic Competition is underway! 

Could your photograph become one of the 12 images to feature in the new Countryfile Calendar?
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Asian hornet

Asian hornets: how to identify the invasive wasp and report a sighting

In our expert guide to Asian hornets, entomologist Richard Jones provides advice on how to identify, species facts and where to report a sighting
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red ant on leaf

Bloodsuckers, stings and bites – how to outsmart Britain's most irritating insects this summer

Britain's insect population surges in spring and summer, with humans often becoming unfortunate prey. Here is our guide to UK insects that bite or sting with tips on how to protect against bug bites.
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Hiking up mountain for Three Peaks Challenge

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed Britain's toughest hiking event. Here's how you can conquer the Three Peaks Challenge in 2027

Climbing three British mountains in a 24-hour period is a demanding test of endurance. Here’s how to take on the National Three Peaks Challenge
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How to take your dog abroad

Taking your dog on an overseas holiday: a veterinary surgeon explains all you need to know

Thinking about taking your dog abroad on holiday with you? Veterinary surgeon Antonia Nichols explains all you need to know - and why you need to start planning early
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Macro closeup of a common British wasp feeding on the herb Fennel.

Guide to British wasps: identify common species, lifecycles and discover why wasps sting

These stinging picnic pests don’t deserve our enmity and fear – they are impressive architects that belong to highly developed and complex societies – our expert guide to wasps looks at the common species, their lifecycle and why wasps sting.
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3 year-old Irish Wolfhound Seamus, Irish Guards mascot, and his handler Drummer Ashley Dean following the Irish Guards Parade for St Patrick's Day at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, south-west of London, on March 17, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

As heavy as a kangaroo and as tall as a whisky barrel: meet the UK's biggest dog breed

The Irish wolfhound is truly enormous – but this gentle giant has a calm temperament to counter its size.
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Grow Your Groceries

Did you know you can grow your own plants from slices of tomato? Here's how to do it

Grow new plants just from your weekly shop with tips from gardening expert Simon Akeroyd.
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2N6WXTD People watching a common starling, Sturnus vulgaris, murmuration at the Ripon City Wetlands in North Yorkshire with estimates of 150,000 starlings, England, UK. Credit: Rebecca Cole/Alamy Live News

Birdwatching made easy: 10 simple tips to start spotting more birds

Birding is one of the most rewarding yet simple hobbies, where time slows and you're required to completely immerse yourself in nature and the present. Here are Dominique Couzins top 10 tips for getting into the rewarding study of bird watching...
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How to prevent tick bites on dogs

These blood-sucking parasites can cause kidney failure in dogs. Here's how to keep your pup safe this summer

Veterinary surgeon Hannah Godfrey explains all you need to know about tick bites in dogs, including symptoms of tick-borne diseases
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woman in sportswear practicing yoga, standing in therapeutic asana paired with Cow Pose on the inhale, Cat exercise, Marjaryasana

I'm a longevity coach. These are my 7 steps to beat back pain, improve posture and live longer

Longevity coach Darren Morris shares tips to avoid back pain and how to treat niggles when they arise
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flapper skate

Does this centenarian marine giant that can grow to the size of a dinner table still exist in UK waters?

The magnificent and rare flapper skate can live up to 100 years, weigh up to 100kg and grow to three metres in length
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Great Bay St. Martin's Isles of Scilly

Discover the white sand beaches and captivating landscapes of the Isles of Scilly

A true nature-lovers haven, the 200 isles making up the archipelago of Scilly are in equal parts dreamy as they are untouched and teeming with nature's finest creatures
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