Wildlife

WILDLIFE FEATURES

Honeybees (Image © GERRY BROOME/AP/PA Photos)
Reasons Bees Matter

Their sting may be painful but they play a vital role in pollinating our annual harvest. Find out more and why their numbers are threatened.

THE QUIZ

The Wildlife Quiz
The Wildlife Quiz

Do you know our most endangered species? Or where you can find pandas in the wild? Test your knowledge of wildlife in our fun quiz.

PHOTO GALLERIES

  • The otter, the nation's favourite mammalBritain's Favourite Mammal

    Britain loves their mammals. Whether it be the rare red squirrel, the treasured field mouse or the nocturnal badger.

  • The leafy sea dragonWorld's Weirdest Animals

    Nobody who has ever seen film of a stalking tiger or hovering humming bird can deny the magnificent beauty of nature.

  • The UK's Birds of Prey - A hen harrierThe UK's Bee Problem

    Their distinctive humming is the background noise of our summer while their honey sweetens our breakfast toast.

  • Jellyfish blooms are washing up on our shoresPoisonous Jellyfish Invading the UK's Waters

    Their names sound menacing; Portuguese Man Of War, Lion's Mane and more often than not so is their sting.

MORE FEATURES

National Parks

Find out more about where and what our 14 national parks have to offer.

Underwater Britain

A vast area off our coast is home to more than 44,000 species from tiny corals to the massive basking shark

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VOTE

  1. Which wild animal would you like to see re-introduced into Britain?

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  1. Which wild animal would you like to see re-introduced into Britain?
    1. Wolves
      45%
    2. Wildcats
      21%
    3. Boar
      22%
    4. None of them
      12%
375 responses,

MSN BATTLE

Which animal will you choose to save?
MSN Battle: Save From Extinction

Which animal will you choose to save from extinction? Play our game which allows you to decide which species survives. Next time it could be for real though.

WILDLIFE MAP

Wildlife Spotting in the UK
Wildlife Spotting in the UK

Find out more about some of the best places to see wildlife in the UK.

MESSAGE BOARD: DEBATE THE ISSUES

Have Your Say
Have Your Say

Do you care about climate change or endangered wildlife? Are you changing your lifestyle to help reduce your environmental impact? Discuss the environmental issues that matter to you.

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Wildlife