Conservation11 hrs agoPlay area aims to interest children in rare habitatA science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future of chalk streams.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoRare night heron spotted at National Trust siteThe small bird, which is widespread across Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe, is seen on camera.11 hrs ago1 day agoIslanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornetsMore than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year.1 day ago1 day agoButterfly city blooms in shadow of office blocksA patch of land in Hull city centre has been allowed to grow wild to create a haven for insects.1 day ago3 days agoRecord number of osprey chicks for nature reserveCumbria Wildlife Trust says it is delighted to see a new breeding pair boosting numbers.3 days ago4 days agoFight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.4 days ago4 days agoWolves return to park two years after pack deathsNew Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.4 days ago5 days agoShark scientists gets £1m to help protect themNatural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.5 days ago5 days agoBritain set for butterfly boom after hot weatherA scientist says Britain could be on the verge of a bumper summer for butterflies.5 days ago...