endangered species
These are the species disappearing before our eyes in Britain – Meet the UK's 17 most endangered animals
From once-common garden visitors to creatures now clinging to survival, Britain’s wildlife is in crisis. Discover the species on the brink – and the fragile places they still call home
Ellie Harrison: do something, no matter how small
As the list of at-risk birds sadly grows longer, there are actions we can all take to help turn the tide
Turbulent year for UK's marine wildlife, finds annual review
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.
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UK's pine marten population grows thanks to their adaptable diets
Research attributes the gradual increase of pine marten numbers in the UK to their opportunistic behaviour and adaptable diets.
Ellie Harrison: Let us lift up the true heroes of our countryside
Selfless wildlife protectors who dedicate their lives to conservation should be recognised, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
‘Human Swan’ set to fly from Scotland to West Africa
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
Summer heatwave boosts common blue butterfly population
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.
Hedgehog highways to protect endangered species
New government guidelines will work to protect endangered hedgehogs
England’s curlew population set to be boosted by conservation project
Hand-reared curlews have been released in Gloucestershire in a bid to conserve the endangered species in lowland England.
Extinct Chequered Skipper butterfly returns to English countryside
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.
‘Extinct’ plant rediscovered in Peak District
A botanist in Derbyshire was stunned to come across a rare plant thought to be extinct.
Ash trees face threat of ‘elimination’
Twin plagues will eradicate common native tree, say scientists
