Longleat's New Hippos Take Their First Stroll in the Wild Friday, August 22, 2025 longleat hippos wildlife safari conservation junglecruise animals nature family tour Longleat Safari Park has welcomed a new family of hippos, who were recently seen taking their first walk in the wild areas of the reserve. Guests can now observe these magnificent creatures up close from the popular Jungle … Read More
Historic Mill Site to Receive Nearly £3.8 Million for Crucial Repairs Wednesday, August 20, 2025 tonedale toneworks somersetcouncil levellingup restoration historic regeneration funding repairs conservation Nearly £3.8 million will be invested over the coming months to carry out essential repairs on the historic Tone Works site located on the northern edge of Wellington. This restoration effort follows Somerset Council’s … Read More
Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wild Chesil Nature Reserve Wednesday, August 20, 2025 chesil naturereserve wildlife birds conservation dorset ecology volunteers education marinelife Wild Chesil Nature Reserve, often overlooked by passersby, holds a wealth of natural surprises and ecological significance. Contrary to its seemingly barren appearance, Chesil Beach supports a thriving population of hares and … Read More
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Funding Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehog rescue somerset charity wildlife conservation volunteers funding animal wildlifeconservation Hedgehogs have long held a special place in children’s stories, fairy tales, and rural culture, especially here in Somerset. Their charming, harmless nature makes them beloved creatures, but many face grave dangers in our … Read More
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Financial Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehogs charity rescue somerset wildlife conservation funding volunteers rehabilitation animals Hedgehogs have long captured hearts through children’s stories, animated films, and fairy tales, thanks to their charming and harmless nature. In Somerset, these endearing creatures are an integral part of rural life and … Read More
Multi-Million Pound Investment Drives Success for UK’s Rare Species Recovery Friday, August 15, 2025 conservation biodiversity wildlife restoration habitat eel bats volunteering nature environment The UK’s rare and threatened species have received a significant boost thanks to a £13 million investment through the Species Recovery Programme’s Capital Grants Scheme, running from August 2023 to March 2025. Led by Natural … Read More