After a few months snuggled away with its mum, the first Andean bear cub to be born on the British mainland has come out to play.
Mammals
Mammals
10 facts for World Giraffe Day
Today is World Giraffe Day! The celebration of the long-necked animal falls on the longest day or night of the year, depending where you are on the planet. It was started four years ago by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) … Continued
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Go swimming with sharks in issue 47!
Summer is finally here and we’ve got a new issue filled with fun, informative features to brighten your day! In our latest issue meet the clownfish and 10 other animals that form unusual friendships, discover nature’s beauty secrets amd go … Continued
Birds
Penguin chicks have arrived in time for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is going to be busy at Belfast Zoo; nine gentoo penguin chicks have hatched recently, after being incubated by their parents for around a month.
Ocean animals
White dolphin in Monterey Bay
A rare white dolphin has been spotted in the waters off the California coast
Birds
Invite birds to your garden
This summer, encourage birds to your back yard with a few simple additions
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How animals choose a new leader
Last week, the UK voted in a general election, but group decision-making isn’t limited to humans.
Mammals
Critically endangered: the western lowland gorilla
Philadelphia zoo welcomed a baby western lowland gorilla to their troop last week. Their new little boy will be looked after and kept safe, but his relatives in the wild face a much less certain future.
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Smallest of their kind
There’s a huge diversity in the animal kingdom, and sometimes the little guys get overlooked.
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Get involved with World Environment Day 2017
Today is World Environment Day, a day to celebrate the environment, be a part of it, and remember that it needs protecting.
Mammals
How and why do some animals delay pregnancy?
Find out how mothers make sure conditions are just right for their offspring
Reptiles & Amphibians
New species of Amazonian glass frog discovered
Scientists have found a new transparent amphibian in the Ecuadorian forest
Mammals
World Otter Day – meet the endangered sea otter!
In celebration of World Otter Day, meet the smallest ocean mammal with a huge appetite
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How the Amur leopard is making a comeback
Driven to the very edge of extinction and facing a multitude of threats, the rarest leopard in the world is making a tentative comeback Elusive and solitary Few people have ever had the good fortune to see an Amur … Continued
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Get in the mood for summer with our latest issue!
As summer approaches and the sun starts to appear, it’s time to get out in your garden. Pick up our latest issue of World of Animals to find out how to get up close to the animals in your backyard … Continued
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Win the Swiss army knife of beach towels!
The Hammamas is the next generation beach towel. They are the clever cotton towels that, double as a sarong, picnic rug, beach dress, baby wrap, table cloth, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. And we’re offering readers a … Continued
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Why you’ll want to read issue 45 this bank holiday
Have you been as busy as a beaver and need a break this bank holiday? Then, why not pick up our our latest issue. Here’s a sneak peek: Learn all about the beaver, why it is a master engineer and … Continued
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Win a family pass to Monkey World!
Would you like the chance to learn all about our closest relatives? Visit Monkey World, the chimpanzee rescue centre in Dorset to get up close to some incredible primates. We’re offering readers a chance to win a family pass. … Continued
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5 reasons you need to read our latest issue
Our new issue is now on sale and it’s our best edition yet. Filled with stunning images, astounding facts and detailed illustrations, this magazine is not to be missed 1. Meet the rarest cat on Earth Learn all about … Continued
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Win the chance to put a rhino to bed
Ever fancied putting a rhino to bed? Well Rhino Snores at Chessington Zoo gives you the opportunity to prepare their rhinos for bedtime. You’ll meet the zoo’s specialist rhino keeper, who will guide you through the preparations for making a … Continued
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Find out if Cecil’s legacy can help us save the African lion in issue 42, on sale today!
Our latest issue is now on sale! As well as stunning images and fun, informative articles all about snow monkeys, giant pandas and manatees, don’t miss our feature on Africa’s majestic big cat. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s inside: … Continued
Animal Types
Alien invasion!
Across the globe, fragile ecosystems are threatened by the arrival of invasive species – aggressive, adaptable animals from overseas, who quickly dominate their new surroundings
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Win 1 of 2 family tickets to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo
Would you like the chance to visit the UK’s only giant pandas? Visit RZSS Edinburgh Zoo to see Tian Tian and Yang Guang up close by entering to win 1 of 2 family tickets (two adults and two children) to … Continued
Reptiles & Amphibians
Save the frogs!
Frogs have colonised almost every corner of the planet, from the frozen Arctic tundra to the dry deserts of Namibia, but a third of all species are in danger of extinction