World wild web
Thinkstock
Human beings have a responsibility to care for the millions of species on our planet, so why are human activities still destroying biodiversity? Read more : World wild web
Follow the elephant
David Robinson
Human activity can have a devasting impact on migratory species, such as the African elephant Read more : Follow the elephant
A swift decline
Thinkstock
The RSPB have reported a significant decrease in the numbers of swifts and swallows in the UK. What is causing their decline? Read more : A swift decline
Plant life: Juniper in decline
David Robinson
Once common in the UK, the juniper is now in decline. One planting project at the Aston Rowant nature reserve hopes to conserve the plant's... Read more : Plant life: Juniper in decline
Out at sea: Seabird populations
Thinkstock
What is prohibiting the breeding success of seabirds in the UK? And how is climate change playing a part? Read more : Out at sea: Seabird populations
Alien invasion
David Robinson
Even plants and animals are not safe from alien invaders, so how can native species compete for survival? Read more : Alien invasion
iSpot
The Open University
Learn more about the species in your local area; enter your observations of UK wildlife at iSpot. Read more : iSpot
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