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I’m a wildlife cameraman but ‘special’ rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cinematographer and shark guide Dan Abbot was surprised to spot a humpback whale during a snorkelling trip in the Celtic Deep off Pembrokeshire. The sighting matters because humpbacks are rare in Welsh waters, where they are seen roughly once every two or three years. The whale appeared on 25 September, 25 to 30 miles…
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Island hosts inter-island environment summit
Environmental and conservation experts from the British Isles and France met in Guernsey for the 26th Inter-Island Environment Meeting, an annual gathering coordinated by the Guernsey Nature Commission. This year’s event, themed “Nature for the Next Generation”, brought together delegates to develop joint projects protecting natural environments, with discussions covering seabird restoration, woodland resilience, butterfly…
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Devon volunteers map River Dart sewage spills in real time
Citizens in Devon have created an online platform called River Hub to track sewage spills in the River Dart in real time, highlighting repeatedly polluted spots and showing where improvements are planned or absent. The initiative by Friends of the Dart (FOD) fills a gap the organisation believes should be filled by water companies and…
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Amazon pledges $1bn to support communities near new datacentres
Amazon has pledged $1 billion over five years to support communities affected by its datacentre expansion, addressing growing public opposition and over 100 moratoriums being considered across the United States. The investment will fund education, job training, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability initiatives in areas hosting the facilities. Amazon argues that datacentre development is strategically important…
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Amazon pledges $1bn for data centre neighbours amid environmental concerns
Amazon has pledged more than $1 billion over five years to communities near its data centres, funding priorities such as education, job training, affordable energy and water. The company says it will prevent its centres from raising power bills or depleting local water, but environmental advocates say the plan understates pollution and other impacts as…
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Rupert joins Sussex capybara sisters as zoo hopes for breeding group
One-year-old capybara Rupert has arrived at Drusillas Park in Sussex from a wildlife park in Belgium, where he is being introduced to sisters Squash and Pumpkin. Keepers say the trio have quickly settled together, sharing food, cuddles and time in the pool, raising hopes Rupert could become part of a breeding group. Staff took care…
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Comedy wildlife awards name finalists from record-breaking 10,000 entries
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards received record-breaking submissions this year, with over 10,000 entries from 112 countries—the highest number in its history since its 2015 founding. The competition uses humour to promote wildlife conservation and build empathy for animals. This year’s finalists showcase amusing wildlife moments from photographers worldwide, including a bear doing morning exercises…
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Washington officials seek two men accused of taking bear from private land
Washington wildlife officials are searching for two men accused of taking a dead black bear from marked private property near Oso. The case matters because officials say the men had no permission to enter or hunt there, despite the open bear season, and are asking the public to help identify them. A video reportedly shows…
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Renee Good’s family brings two lawsuits over Minneapolis shooting
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen killed by an ICE officer during an immigration sweep in Minneapolis in January, has filed two lawsuits against the US government and senior Trump administration officials. Good’s death was recorded and widely circulated, sparking nationwide protests and raising serious questions about the conduct of immigration enforcement…
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Faye Driscoll’s rotating platform brings climate and human connection to life
Faye Driscoll’s extraordinary performance work “Weathering” arrives in the UK for its Fierce festival premiere in Birmingham, marking significant recognition for the US-based choreographer whose piece has captivated audiences across Europe since its New York debut in 2023. The work represents a nuanced reflection on climate, ecology and human connection through a compelling blend of…