The wealth of creatures and plants that we share the planet with can often get forgotten as we bustle about our daily lives. This section provides advice and information on helping to protect the wildlife we come into contact with, and inform people about the impact on animals across the globe so we can act, hopefully before it’s too late.
Five weeks into the oil leak caused by an explosion at a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and a number of unsuccessful attempts at plugging the holes in the pipework later, BP's latest solution, 'top kill', has managed to stop the flow of oil and natural gas.
A report compiled by the Environment Agency has revealed that despite improvements in quality over the past 20 years, three quarters of the rivers in the UK are not up to new EU water quality standards.
Britain's declining bee numbers have been cause for concern but the new beehive by Omlet could be the answer for boosting bee populations.
Most people are familiar with the sounds of Spring Watch announcing its return to TV each year, with its hidden cameras keeping an eye on the antics of the creatures living in and around the farm site in the south of England.
Visit local wildlife reserves such as RSPB sites. They are a great way for all ages to spend an afternoon in the fresh air, and ensure continued support for these important areas and the organisations that maintain them.