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We’re all in this together: Scottish wildcats are merging with domestic cats

We’re all in this together: Scottish wildcats are merging with domestic cats

The Scottish wildcat population has been severely weakened by genetic mixing with domestic cats. Concerted conservation efforts will be needed to restore them to their former glory
Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias

Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias

All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?
Unicorns at Chester Zoo!?

Unicorns at Chester Zoo!?

The arrival of a new okapi calf at local Chester Zoo is a vital step for the conservation of this endangered species
Listening to nature in lockdown

Listening to nature in lockdown

Chloe Tenn discusses the positive and negative impacts lockdown has had on the environment
The world’s funniest photography competition

The world’s funniest photography competition

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards engages the public with conservation through its refreshing take on the often grandiose world of wildlife photography
Review: Wildlife

Review: Wildlife

Madeleine Peden reviews Wildlife, set in a small town in 1960s Montana, Paul Dano’s film adaptation of Richard Ford’s novel depicts the breakdown of the Brinson family
Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Alex Hope recounts his memorable experience as an anti-poaching ranger for rhinos and the challenges he faced whilst living in South Africa
Facebook as a platform for cyber poaching

Facebook as a platform for cyber poaching

As the world’s largest social media site reached two billion members in 2017, concerns rise surrounding its use for illegal wildlife trading

Can nature documentaries promote conservation?

Nature documentaries have always valued themselves on being educational and entertaining — but are they teaching us anything?