Second Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born at Folly Farm
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is celebrating the arrival of a second critically endangered eastern black rhino calf, a healthy male born as part of a Europe wide breeding programme. The birth, which took place on Thursday 27 November, marks the…
Wales playing ‘catch-up’ as delays to environmental protections cause widespread scrutiny
Senedd members warned Wales is playing catch-up after the Welsh Government took more than seven years to bring forward a bill to plug gaps in environmental protections. Delyth Jewell expressed concerns about delays in introducing the environment bill which aims to…
Ospreys return to Gilestone Farm, Welsh Gov confirms
Ospreys have returned to Gilestone Farm after scuppering ministers’ £4.25m plans, casting a shadow over the future of the site as a long-term decision looms. Welsh ministers swooped to buy the farm in March 2022 as another home for…
Badger shot dead and thrown into a bog
A joint investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team and the RSCPA sees two Ceredigion men prosecuted for their disturbing crimes against animals. The two men were found to have shot a badger dead before dragging its lifeless body down…
Climate change is ‘not just polar bears and icebergs’ – help the Woodland Trust record the impact of our changing weather on nature by spotting spring’s vital signs in your area
The Woodland Trust is urging people to get outside and spot vital signs of spring to help monitor potentially “disastrous” effects of climate change on nature, before its campaign ends on Easter Monday. The UK’s largest conservation charity is collecting…
Senedd members warn of ‘massive’ nature loss in Wales
Senedd members warned of “massive” nature loss in Wales, with one in six species at risk of extinction and wildlife declining by 20% over the past 30 years. Peter Fox raised a report published by the Senedd’s environment committee this week…
The Indigenous Leaders from Peruvian Amazon using Welsh Government funding to move to renewable energy
Members from a Peruvian Amazon nation visited Wales this week to discuss the Wampís’ vital work to protect the Amazon rainforest and how Welsh Government funding is helping to support them move to renewable energy. Organised by Size of Wales…
One of two Mallard ducks put to sleep following rescue operation
Two ducks entangled in fishing line have been released following a joint rescue operation by the RSPCA and fire service at the Cleddau River. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer and Wildlife Officer Ellie West was called to attend to the…
Plans for dumping recycled waste at quarry angers residents and local councillor
A county councillor is claiming that the site of a former quarry in Capel, Dafen Llanelli is to be used to dump vast amounts of recycled waste. The councillor claims that the site is an area of special scientific interest…
Snakeman issues advice as warm weather brings out cold blooded reptiles
WHILE most are enjoying the April sunshine and soaring temperatures at the beach spare a thought for the cold-blooded reptiles who might be trying to cool off in the undergrowth. Snakes especially are not the most popular creatures on most…