native species
Guide to British cattle breeds: common cow breeds and how to recognise them
A walk in the British countryside wouldn't be the same without passing a field of cows. From Herefords to Highlands, here's our guide to 10 of the UK's most loved native cattle breeds.
New moth species arrive in UK
Almost 30 new species of moth have arrived in the UK in the last three decades thanks to climate change and horticultural trade, say moth experts
Wildlife Spectacle of the Month: Sunbathing Snakes
With sharp eyes, see if you can spot sunbathing adders enjoying the Spring sunshine.
Although adders are venomous, they prefer flight to bite and will slink away at the slightest vibration – so if you do see one, consider yourself a fledging wildlife tracker.
Ash trees face threat of ‘elimination’
Twin plagues will eradicate common native tree, say scientists