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Nightjar conservation success in the South Downs heathland

Nightjar Numbers Double in the South Downs Thanks to Conservation Success

A Remarkable Comeback for One of Britain’s Most Elusive Birds The number of nightjars in the South Downs…

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Hedgehog exploring a wildlife-friendly garden in the UK

How to Help Hedgehogs in the UK: Simple Ways to Protect a Declining Species

How to Help Hedgehogs in the UK: Simple Ways to Protect a Declining Species With their stumpy legs,…

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Jersey tiger moth showing black and cream striped forewings with bright red hindwings in a UK garden setting

Why Garden Caterpillars Matter for UK Wildlife

Why Garden Caterpillars Matter for UK Wildlife As spring arrives across the UK, gardens burst into life—but so…

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Wild deer standing in a British woodland habitat, highlighting the impact of growing deer populations on forest ecosystems.

UK Deer Population Boom: Government Plans Easier Culling to Protect Woodlands

England’s Growing Deer Population Threatening Forests and Agriculture The UK government has unveiled a long-awaited 10-year deer management…

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Greater Bermuda snail (Poecilozonites bermudensis), a tiny endemic land snail restored through captive breeding and conservation.

Greater Bermuda Snail Brought Back From the Brink of Extinction

Greater Bermuda Snail Brought Back From the Brink of Extinction A button-sized land snail once feared extinct in…

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Endangered dunlin in its natural peatland habitat

Endangered Dunlin Found Breeding in Cumbrian Peat Bogs

Endangered Dunlin Found Breeding in Cumbrian Peat Bogs A rare and endangered wading bird has been successfully breeding…

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Mountain ringlet butterfly resting on alpine grass in the Lake District

England’s Rarest Mountain Butterfly Requires New Conservation Tactics

England’s Rarest Mountain Butterfly Requires New Conservation Tactics Conservationists say they must become more innovative to monitor the…

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