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The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives nestled in the river bed of fast flowing, rocky streams, filter feeding the water.
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Flea treatments damaging freshwater ecosystems
Study has shown that pet flea treatments are polluting British rivers, threatening the ecosystem
Helping Wild Fish at Hurstbourne Priors
Historic structures are important to our chalk stream heritage, but can pose a problem for migrating fish. At Hurstbourne Priors, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been getting our…
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Meet the tompot blenny - ‘The small fish with a big personality’
Marine wildlife expert Paul Naylor dives into the world of one of his favourite fish
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The Wildlife Trusts explore legal challenge to Government decision to allow emergency use of neonicotinoid
Emergency authorisation was refused in 2018 – what’s changed?
Celebrating local wildlife for World Wildlife Day
Within the heart of the countryside in Hampshire and the Island all sorts of creatures and wildlife can be found hidden amongst the human world that we know. Here are some local mammalian species…