Wildlife2 hrs agoThe world's first octopus farm has been scrappedPlans for the world's first octopus farm have been abandoned. As the controversial project folds, several nations and US states are banning octopus farming before it even begins.2 hrs ago5 hrs agoExcitement over butterfly spotted at nature siteThe Essex Skipper is typical of the south of England and is rarely seen as far north as Teesside.5 hrs ago21 hrs agoFire damage on hills 'could take years to undo'Thirty firefighters were sent to the scene on Portway Hill in Oldbury.21 hrs ago23 hrs agoRat poison found in five dead sea eaglesNatural England says the rodenticide levels were above those expected from normal exposure.23 hrs ago24 hrs agoFire damage on hills 'could take years to undo'A wildlife trust says the damage from the fire on Wednesday is extensive.24 hrs ago2 days agoDry spell puts woodland saplings 'under stress'About 9,500 young trees have been planted along the banks of the River Petteril, at Carlisle.2 days ago3 days ago'Amazing' moment kingfisher perches on ranger's handKingfishers are known to be timid birds, which made this encounter, in Frome, Somerset, so rare.3 days ago3 days agoBirth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.3 days ago3 days agoScotland's centuries-old guga hunt could be refused licenceGannets have been killed for their meat during an annual hunt on a Hebridean island - but officials have recommended permission be refused this year.3 days ago...
