An extreme wildlife show host suffered hand seizures, huge swelling and dizziness when he was stung by the world’s largest hornet. Nathaniel ‘Coyote’ Peterson, 38, writhed across the floor in pain seconds after he allowed the Giant Japanese Hornet’s powerful stinger to pierce his right forearm. The two-inch killer insect, more than three times the … Read more
When the world finally reopens to travel, many of us may want to get close to nature after being cooped up at home for so long. Here is our pick of some amazing wildlife-loving breaks that will transport you to all corners of the globe… Scottish eagles and seals Let us prey: A white-tailed sea … Read more
‘We can’t carry on exploiting animals’: Ricky Gervais calls for an end to ‘wildlife wet markets’ and warns that we WILL face another pandemic if they continue to stay open WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 12:22 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 12:23 BST, 13 April 2020 Actor and writer Ricky … Read more
So much for natural talent! Amateur photographers share their worst wildlife snaps – from a blurred bee to an eagle hidden by a lamppost Wannabe wildlife photographers have shared their worst snaps online Examples include a blurred bee in flight and an eagle hidden by a lamppost They have ended up on a Facebook group … Read more
While we’re all in lockdown, our wildlife is feeling liberated! Pictures this week of Kashmiri goats freely roaming the deserted streets of the Welsh seaside town of Llandudno, happily nibbling the shrubbery, was a wonderful sight. Not everyone was delighted by the fact these hairy characters were making the town their own and helping themselves … Read more
While we’re all in lockdown, our wildlife is feeling liberated! Pictures this week of Kashmiri goats freely roaming the deserted streets of the Welsh seaside town of Llandudno, happily nibbling the shrubbery, was a wonderful sight. Not everyone was delighted by the fact these hairy characters were making the town their own and helping themselves … Read more
Four zookeepers self-isolate at their wildlife park to ensure the animals are looked after during the coronavirus lockdown Staff at Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, are living on site to care for the animals The zoo is home to 1,200 birds and mammals that require care during lockdown They are maintaining normal routines for the … Read more
Pet cats have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on local wildlife when allowed to roam free as they kill up to TEN times more prey than wildcats, study claims Researchers tracked over 900 pet cats around the world as part of the study They found that baby bunnies and birds on a driveway were the most at … Read more
Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is one of the most exhilarating experiences, especially if you’re on foot. Grab your walking boots and a pair of binoculars and you could spot some of the world’s most majestic animals, from a rhino to a snow leopard. If you want to experience the thrill, here are seven of … Read more
A TV animal expert who spent £22,000 building a tropical jungle inside his Oxfordshire home admits he is kept awake at night – by the animals’ mating calls. Warwick Vardy spent 20 years travelling the world locating, studying and collecting wildlife for hundreds of nature programmes for the BBC, National Geographic and Sky. Inspired by … Read more