'Major breakthrough' for one of Africa's rarest birds as five highly endangered chicks hatch at Chester Zoo - Inside Ecology

Five secretarybird chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo in a landmark breeding breakthrough that experts hope will help secure the future of the endangered species. The arrival of the chicks marks the f...

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Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches - Inside Ecology

There’s something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: as soon as the mercury climbs, we head to the nearest park, sit cross-legged on scorched grass, and hunch over a flimsy foil tray...

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The Hidden Toll of Heatwaves on Fish - Inside Ecology

In a river that has grown a few degrees too warm, a sockeye salmon reaches the final stretch of a journey she has made almost without eating, swimming from the open ocean back toward the gravel bed wh...

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Strong El Niño expected to intensify - Inside Ecology

Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) – El Niño continues to intensify steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns in the August-October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal tem...

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UK drought: crop harvests at severe risk of collapse - Inside Ecology

Much of England is now officially in drought. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored by water companies, while farmers are reporting dry soils and poor crop conditions. Further restrictions such...

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Food labels 'would help avert climate crisis' - Inside Ecology

Food labelling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by five per cent. Economists say labelling supermarket food to show its environmental impact...

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Where have all the wasps gone this summer? - Inside Ecology

Summer can be lovely – until a wasp turns up. Whether they present as an irritating picnic visitor or an uninvited loft guest, common social wasps are as much a part of our summer as festivals, sun cr...

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Drone and Helicopter activity over RSPB Minsmere wildfire - Inside Ecology

We are aware of increased media interest in the fire at and around the Minsmere area in Suffolk. We would like to remind all broadcasters, aerial operators and freelance media teams that Minsmere incl...

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Half of England declared in drought as exceptionally dry summer intensifies pressure on wildlife and water resources - Inside Ecology

Half of England has been officially declared in drought following an extended period of exceptionally low rainfall and repeated heatwaves, with the Environment Agency warning that the impacts are bein...

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Heatwave warning for garden bird lovers: help wildlife stay cool while feeding safely this summer - Inside Ecology

As heatwaves continue across parts of the UK, the RSPB is encouraging people to take simple steps to help garden birds and other wildlife cope with the heat, while also protecting them from diseases t...

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First baby beavers in 400 years born in Scotland's 'most beautiful glen' - Inside Ecology

The first beaver kits in 400 years have been born in world-famous Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, as part of a successful reintroduction project by rewilding charity Trees for Life and governme...

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White storks historic return to the Midlands takes flight in Derbyshire - Inside Ecology

White storks have returned to the Midlands for the first time in more than 600 years, marking a major milestone in an ambitious species recovery project. Three white storks have arrived at Derbyshire ...

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Silent skies as migratory birds across the globe plummet - Inside Ecology

In the UK we have seen significant declines in many migratory bird species such as Turtle Dove, Swift and Nightingale. But these trends extend far beyond our borders, and the plight of these long-dist...

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Rainforest Partnership Announces Leadership Transition - Inside Ecology

Founding CEO Niyanta Spelman to become Board Chair; Tatiana Kaletsch, MPH, appointed CEOAUSTIN, Texas — Rainforest Partnership today announced that Tatiana Kaletsch, MPH, has been appointed as Chief E...

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Drought, water shortages and crop failures: how does the medieval warm period compare with today? - Inside Ecology

A heatwave lasting four months, followed by water shortages and crop failures. This is England in the 13th century, not the 21st.What is often called the Medieval warm period saw elevated temperatures...

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Climate policy is missing the animals that make ecosystems work - Inside Ecology

When we picture climate action, we tend to picture wind turbines, electric vehicles and forests. We rarely picture a beaver chomping down on a young tree and dragging a branch across a stream.Yet beav...

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From droppings to data: DNA from kudu dung offers new hope for wildlife conservation - Inside Ecology

BLOEMFONTEIN, 23 July 2026: How do you count wildlife without ever seeing it?Knowing how many animals live in a game reserve is one of the foundations of effective conservation. Yet, accurately counti...

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Howletts' Iconic Elephant Herd to Remain in Kent - Inside Ecology

Howletts Wild Animal Park, part of the Howletts Wild Animal Trust, has today announced that its herd of 12 African elephants will remain at the park indefinitely.  Whilst it was previously announced t...

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Boardmasters festival backs Oceana's call for better protection for ocean sanctuaries - Inside Ecology

Boardmasters joins forces with Oceana and Falmouth University students to campaign for a ban on destructive bottom trawling in UK marine protected areasOceana is the official environmental partner of ...

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Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring 'blue planet' moments to UK coasts this summer - Inside Ecology

Orcas, Risso’s dolphins, basking sharks and sunfish are among the spectacular marine species recently spotted around the coast, as The Wildlife Trusts launches National Marine Week to celebrate and pr...

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Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it - Inside Ecology

Imagine a perfect summer weekend day: a cloudless blue sky with a gentle breeze. Solar panels are at full capacity, wind turbines are turning offshore – and many people are out and about, in gardens o...

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Curlew Chicks Returned to Fermanagh Following Wildfire Rescue  - Inside Ecology

Rescued Curlew chicks have been successfully released back into their natural habitat following a dramatic intervention when their nest was impacted by a major fire in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, in...

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Porpoises and puffins impacted by bottom trawlers according to new report - Inside Ecology

Bottom trawling bans needed to protect porpoises and puffins as well as seabed: new report.Bottom trawlers drag heavy metal gear and nets that can weigh several tonnes across the seafloor, scooping up...

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WMO highlights sand and dust storm hotspots, impacts and research - Inside Ecology

Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) – Some parts of the world, including China and the US-Mexican border, experienced record- breaking sand and dust storms in 2025, impacting health and the environment and disr...

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What happens to marine life during heatwaves - Inside Ecology

A dip in the sea can provide welcome relief after long stretches of hot weather – especially when the water is an inviting 20°C or more, as it has been recently across southern parts of the UK. But su...

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How the trend for turning front gardens into driveways is adding to night‑time heat - Inside Ecology

Warm sticky nights are becoming more and more common in the UK.Climate change is raising temperatures, but one factor that adds to that is often ignored. Walk down a city street and you see what would...

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Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years - Inside Ecology

When you think of a South American rainforest, you probably don’t imagine biting winds, heavy frosts and freezing temperatures. But in the mountains of southern Brazil, that’s exactly what you can fin...

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Tittesworth Water becomes largest reservoir site to be awarded nationally significant Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation - Inside Ecology

Severn Trent’s Tittesworth Water, near Leek in Staffordshire, has today been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation, making it the largest reservoir-based site in the UK to ...

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