Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
Jonah FisherEnvironment correspondent Watch: Octopuses filmed by divers off the coast of Cornwall this year A wildlife charity…
What’s the fastest whale in the world? Clue – it can swim at 37kph, despite weighing a hefty 70 tonnes
You may not expect an animal measuring to 24m in length and weigh up to 70 tonnes –…
Octopus numbers on south coast increase massively in 2025
The species of octopus people had been spotting were octopus vulgaris, a Mediterranean species native to the UK.…
2025 hailed as ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off English coast
The Wildlife Trusts have officially designated 2025 as “the year of the octopus” following an surge in numbers…
Ocean Census researcher’s hunt for new deep-sea Antarctic species
Michelle Taylor Dr Michelle Taylor’s research team made international headlines when they discovered an elusive colossal squid As…
Injured wild boar wanders into home, becomes income source for Chinese owner
The encounter happened in 2024, when Luo, a 33-year-old from Guangzhou, took pity on a starving wild boar…
Viral video: Australian woman spots mysterious wild animal in Dubai, asks ‘What the hell is that?’
An Australian woman was left surprised after spotting a mysterious animal in Dubai – describing it as something…
Ocean Census researcher’s hunt for new deep-sea Antarctic species
As Dr Michelle Taylor took a moment to breathe in the icy Antarctic air, a stark realisation sunk…
Popeye the seal seen ‘living best life’ in Northumberland
Jonny ManningNorth East and Cumbria Robson & Prescott Vets Popeye the seal had his eye surgically removed after…
Abermawr: The bay popular with seals and wildlife watchers
Abermawr Beach is this week’s featured ‘beach of the week’ for its untouched and peaceful charm, about 3.5…