endangered species

Some once-common native species are disappearing from the British countryside – our guide looks at 17 of the most endangered animal species in the UK that have suffered acute declines in recent years.

As the list of at-risk birds sadly grows longer, there are actions we can all take to help turn the tide

The Wildlife Trusts’ marine report for 2019 gives an indication of peoples’ changing attitudes towards nature and wildlife, with more positive action taken to tackling climate change and pollution.

Research attributes the gradual increase of pine marten numbers in the UK to their opportunistic behaviour and adaptable diets.

Selfless wildlife protectors who dedicate their lives to conservation should be recognised, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison

British conservationist and adventurer Sacha Dench will take to the skies on a motorised paraglider, to raise awareness of the plight of migratory birds and investigate plastic pollution

Record-breaking summer weather has helped significantly increase numbers of the common blue butterfly, which has been struggling for the last 40 years, according to the latest figures.

New government guidelines will work to protect endangered hedgehogs

Hand-reared curlews have been released in Gloucestershire in a bid to conserve the endangered species in lowland England.

Chequered Skipper butterfly that became extinct more than 40 years ago has been reintroduced to the English countryside as part of a new conservation project.

A botanist in Derbyshire was stunned to come across a rare plant thought to be extinct.