Beavers could return to Cairngorms in efforts to boost numbers

Beavers could return to the Cairngorms as part of efforts to boost their population. The animals died out in Scotland around 400 years ago but...

Number of critically-endangered capercaillie increases

Numbers of critically-endangered capercaillie have increased for the first time in eight years. The birds are on the verge of extinction in Scotland with numbers...
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Cheeky barn owl spotted retreating to rabbit hole to escape noisy brood

Sometimes we all need a bit of peace and quiet. But gamekeepers in the Lammermuirs were astonished when this male barn owl was spotted retreating...
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Scots adventurer to attempt record-breaking kayaking voyage in Arctic

The Arctic's Northwest Passage is steeped in mystery and tragedy. The beguiling sea route, which connects Europe to Asia, has claimed the lives of many...

Which birds are missing from your area?

THERE are 73 million fewer birds in the UK than there were back in 1970, according to figures released by the British Trust for Ornithology...

‘National effort’ needed to save Scottish wildcat

A MAMMALS expert has warned that a "national effort" is needed in order to save the Scottish wildcat from extinction. Roo Campbell, the mammal adviser...


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