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Is there a shark in the River Thames? Here's what the experts think...
Video footage taken near Hammersmith Bridge in London shows what appears to be the fin of large animal moving through the water.
One in three children have never watched wildlife in a park or garden, study finds
The study also reveals that seven out of ten young people have never seen a cow being milked and around one in five have never fed ducks.
Huge 23-foot shark struck by boat off the west coast of County Kerry
The collision happened in the waters around the Dingle Peninsula, south-west Ireland.
“Unique” bronze cannon found 360 years after gunpowder explosion sank the ship that restored Charles II to throne
The cannon is the latest item to be found at the 'London', a wrecked warship in the Thames Estuary.
Six-foot boa snake spotted by dog walker in Nottingham park
The non-venomous boa imperator was swiftly collected by experts from a local reptile centre.
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Flying Ant Day: A brief guide to the spectacular natural phenomenon
What is Flying Ant Day and when does it happen? How long does it last and do seagulls really get drunk eating too many of these winged insects?
Precious lost rainforest to return to Wales with "exciting" new restoration project
A mix of planting and natural regeneration will be used to bring 146 acres of Atlantic rainforest back to Pembrokeshire.
First beaver kit born in Northumberland for over 400 years
Camera trap footage shows a newborn beaver and its family exploring Wallington Estate in north-east England.
Tragic mass stranding leaves 77 pilot whales dead in Orkney
The reason for one of the biggest mass strandings in Scottish history is currently a mystery, says Mel Hobson
"Most complete" dinosaur fossil in over 100 years discovered on the Isle of Wight
Analysis of the 149 bones found in the cliffs of Compton Bay suggests the dinosaur was the size a large American bison.
Blog
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