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A lynx sitting surrounded by foliage
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The European Wildlife Comeback...

27th September 2022

New ZSL-led report shows that several, iconic species have made a comeback in Europe and points to a bright future for wildlife, if it’s given the...

An urban fox outside terraced housing
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Rewilding our cities could...

22nd September 2022

A landmark report by ZSL shows how increased urban rewilding efforts could boost wildlife and buffer city dwellers from the worst impacts of...

A dugong swimming with fish
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Gentle giants of the sea now...

24th August 2022

New research shows that the Dugong - also known as the ‘sea cow’ - is functionally extinct in China, with no sightings recorded since 2008

A hammerhead shark swimming
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Mysterious lives of sharks and...

19th August 2022

A new study led by conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Stanford University maps vertical movements of sharks and rays in...

A spinner dolphin swimming
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Dolphin poo supports vulnerable...

4th July 2022

New ZSL-led study shows that spinner dolphins provide crucial nutrients to Indian Ocean coral reef ecosystems - leading scientists to call for...

A Critically Endangered wild camel peaking over a fence in Mongolia
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That’s not my name!

22nd June 2022

A study led by ZSL and partners shows that differentiating wild camels from their domestic sister species is a key step in helping to protect the...

Chagos coral reef
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First-of-its-kind blueprint...

6th June 2022

New ZSL-led research maps out multi-layer climate change impacts on coral reefs, using freely available Google satellite technology.

A dormouse during its health check at ZSL London Zoo
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Sleepy dormice get full health...

31st May 2022

A behind-the-scenes peek shows rare hazel dormice having their final health checks by ZSL (Zoological Society of London)’s expert veterinary team...

Mosquito net fishing in Mozambique
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Wildlife populations supporting...

15th April 2022

Wildlife targeted for human use sees steep decline, but conservation and wildlife management are best chance to sustain it, a new global study led...

A female scientist talks to an audience at the Soapbox Science event in London
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Top women and non-binary...

11th April 2022

One day only: Soapbox Science takes over Gabriel's Wharf, Southbank on Saturday 28 May 2022

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Meerkats with Easter eggs at ZSL London Zoo

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White rhino calf Nandi and mum Tuli at Whipsnade Zoo

A mega meal for a mighty mum

Nuru the giraffe celebrates her 6th birthday with a special cake

Happy 6th birthday Nuru!