Our blogs
Making a difference for wildlife.
At ZSL, we are proud of the work we do. To give you an insight into the work our conservationists, scientists, and volunteers achieve on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, take a look at our latest blog posts below.
- Artefact of the month
Joseph Smit - animal artist and illustrator
14 September 2023Exploring the letters and papers of Philip Lutley Sclater
- Reptile species described in area for first time in 10 years
A new snake species in Vietnam
6 September 2023Search for amphibians living in Vietnamese mountains led to the unexpected discovery of an unusual snake
- Investigating sharks never seen before in the UK
A new shark on the block
25 August 2023 Never seen this far north before, three smalltooth sand tiger sharks mysteriously stranded in the UK and Ireland over the span of just two months. Our team set out to understand why...
- Artefact of the month
Dear Secretary... Letters to Philip Lutley Sclater
22 August 2023Exploring the letters and papers of Philip Lutley Sclater
- Artefact of the month
Hodgson and the “Zoology of Nipal" a guest blog by David A. Lowther, University of Durham
22 August 2023Guest blog written by David A. Lowther, Visiting Scholar at the ZSL Prince Philip Library and Archives
- ZSL scientists collaborate on striking art installation
Birds Watching: More than meets the eye
20 June 2023We're shining a spotlight on the threats facing global bird populations
- Reflections on negotiations to tackle plastic pollution
Creating a world without plastic pollution
8 June 2023 Plastic pollution is bad for biodiversity, but a new treaty could be part of the solution
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