Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) of a Spoonbill, a rare wetland bird, named after the distinctive spoon-like shape of its bill, which were once driven to extinction in the UK. The species experienced another successful year of breeding as they continue to stage their return, experts said, with spoonbills breeding at multiple RSPB reserves across the UK. Issue date: Thursday July 18, 2024.


The wetland birds have made a comeback after becoming extinct in the UK 300 years ago.

Once-extinct birds with spoon-shaped beaks nesting again

The Black-tailed Godwits are under threat and a new captive breeding programme is trying to help them

There are fewer than 50 pairs of British black-tailed godwits left in the wild, says a wildlife trust, and they rely on a handful of wetland sites to breed.

Rare black-tailed godwits hatch in world-first breeding programme

Forestry England is helping hazel dormice travel safely between woodlands by building them miniature rope bridges

Miniature bridges built to help endangered dormice travel through woodland

The baby monkeys are approximately 3cm tall and will only reach around 10-15cm when fully grown. 

Pygmy marmosets: World's smallest species of monkey gives birth to twins 

A pack of endangered African painted dogs have moved into Longleat Safari Park. 

Endangered African painted dogs arrive at safari park 

A US wildlife enthusiast set up cameras in her front garden every day for the last 16 years to capture the different wildlife that visit.

Video shows raccoon completing handstand and walking on front paws

The proposal for the 'Broxtowe Retreat' included a sanctuary, themed spa, restaurant and 27 guest lodges.

Exotic animal keeper hits out at council as animal sanctuary spa plans rejected

North Tyneside Council has urged people endangering seals to “pack it in” following reports of dog attacks and harassment across the coast. 

'Pack it in': Council issues warning after seal harassment 

Wild animals include two tigers in Dover, a zebra in Maidstone, wild cats in Wealden and a crocodile in Canterbury. 

Tigers, crocodiles and zebras among animals kept as pets in UK

The fox had walked out onto the 25 metre expanse of rain-filled plastic sheeting, covering the lagoon, but was unable to get back out.

Fox rescued in nick of time from freezing slurry lagoon

Visitors can expect to see a fascinating range of animal portraits, from tiny mice to exotic birds.

Wildlife photography exhibition returns to Guernsey

Anyone who sees the seal is asked to report their sighting to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue. 

'Heartbreaking' photo shows flying ring toy lodged around seal's neck

A Sumatran tiger who underwent eye surgery in 2021 is healing well according the Cambridge vet who operated on her.

Ratna, a 20-year-old Sumatran tiger who underwent an eye operation to save her sight, is recovering well, say vets.

Eye of the tiger healing well after world-first op

The creature was taken away by marine experts.

Huge leatherback turtle washes up on Cornish beach

The dolphin was over five feet long and had a large chunk missing from its abdomen.

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