Close Encounter with a Seal in Norfolk Marshes
A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.
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1925 Country Diary: A Wagtail's Unusual Winter Stay
A century-old nature diary entry from December 1925 captures the remarkable sight of a pied wagtail overwintering in Britain, defying its usual migratory instincts. Discover this snapshot of historical wildlife observation.
Mistletoe's hidden role in UK biodiversity revealed
Discover the surprising ecological importance of mistletoe beyond festive tradition. A Country Diary entry reveals its vital role for wildlife in the UK's winter landscape.
Search for Britain's lost TV archive running out of time
A critical mission to save thousands of lost British TV programmes faces a ticking clock. Urgent action is needed to locate and preserve our disappearing broadcasting heritage.
Rare Polar Bear Adoption Recorded in Hudson Bay
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Police investigate disappearance of three white-tailed eagles
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
Interpol 'Most Wanted' Trafficker Held in Tiger Parts Smuggling
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
Wildlife Roundup: Deer in Classroom, 75-Year-Old Albatross
From a deer eating homework in China to a 75-year-old albatross raising chicks, explore this week's most captivating global wildlife stories and stunning photographs.
35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
Country Diary: Broken Leg and Singing Crossbills in Woodland
A naturalist's woodland walk with a broken leg becomes a surreal encounter with a flock of rare common crossbills. Discover the magic of British wildlife in this unique diary entry.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
Turner vs Constable: Art Rivalry That Shaped Masterpieces
Explore how the fierce rivalry between JMW Turner and John Constable drove their artistic genius. Discover if competition truly enhances creativity in art history.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Lone grey seal pup faces survival challenge in Cornwall
A vulnerable grey seal pup in Cornwall prepares for its first swim as tides rise. Discover the harsh realities of seal pup survival against storms and pollution. Read more about UK wildlife.
Grizzly bear attack in Canada injures 11
A rare grizzly bear attack in British Columbia left 11 people injured. Three heroic teachers fought off the animal. Read the latest on the search.
Search for Endangered German Hairy Snail in London
Over 100 volunteers are scouring the Thames for the rare, hairy-shelled snail. Join the citizen science effort to protect this unique London species.
New Zealand adds feral cats to predator eradication list
New Zealand announces feral cats will join its Predator-Free 2050 strategy, aiming to protect native wildlife from 'stone-cold killers'. Learn about the controversial plan.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Otter and Fox Friendship Beats John Lewis Christmas Ad
A viral CCTV video from Lincoln shows an otter and fox on a night-time tour, charming the internet and being hailed as better than the John Lewis Christmas advert. Watch the heartwarming footage.
Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
World's oldest pygmy hippo turns 52 in San Diego
Hannah Shirley, the world's oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, celebrates her 52nd birthday with a Hungry Hungry Hippos party. Discover her incredible story of resilience.
Grizzly bear kills one, injures 11 in Canada
A grizzly bear attack on a school hiking trip in Bella Coola, Canada, has left one dead and 11 injured. The bear remains on the loose as authorities search.
Grizzly bear attack injures 11 in British Columbia
Eleven people injured, two critically, after aggressive grizzly bear attacks school group in Bella Coola. Emergency services continue search for dangerous animal. Stay informed.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Trump plan weakens Endangered Species Act protections
Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to Endangered Species Act that conservationists call 'a death sentence' for monarch butterflies, wolverines and other vulnerable species.
Canadian wolves learn to loot crab traps for bait
Researchers capture astonishing footage of coastal wolves systematically raiding crab traps in British Columbia, revealing new dimensions of wolf intelligence and learned behaviour.
Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
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