White storks are native to the British Isles and visit frequently. In 2020, the first two wild breeding pairs successfully nested at Knepp Estate in Sussex following reintroduction efforts. This was …

Background story. In Britain, the Eurasian lynx survived longest in Scotland until finally going extinct around 1300 years ago due to hunting and habitat loss. The youngest bone found is …

How it shapes the landscape. A keystone species, wolves, like lynx, alters the behaviour of its prey species, in this instance, primarily deer. This can reduce overgrazing and support the …

We bring together rewilders from across the three nations so they can connect, inspire and support each other to create a wilder Britain that benefits us all. We challenge decision makers …

Background story. The European bison teetered on the edge of extinction in Europe and was only saved by a zoo in Poland. Conservation breeding from the few surviving animals, and …

Background story. Closely related to the North American moose, this enormous semiaquatic deer went extinct in Britain around 2000 to 3000 years ago. Overhunting across Europe in the 18 th …

Where they like to be. In Britain, there are four wood ant species: the southern or red wood ant (Formica rufa), the Scottish wood ant (F. aquilonia), the hairy wood ant (F. lugubris) and the …

Jan 30, 2025 · As Defra prepares to launch a consultation on its draft Land Use Framework for England, the country faces a pivotal moment. With the challenges posed by climate change, …

Jan 21, 2025 · The tauros, a new large grazer. It’s been four centuries since the extinction of the aurochs, yet traces of its DNA live on in many of our ancient cattle breeds. By selectively …

Background story. In the UK wildcats are classed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Due to persecution and habitat loss, they have been …