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Rare stranding as ocean sunfish washed up at Kimmeridge
NEWS FEED Washed up juvenile ocean sunfish at Kimmeridge © Julie Hatcher An ocean sunfish was found on the beach at Kimmeridge on 9 November and is possibly one of the first such strandings in Dorset. Ocean sunfish*, Mola mola is the heaviest bony fish in the world, although the individual found at Kimmeridge was…
The nationwide search for Earth Hour Heroes begins…
In the run up to WWF’s Earth Hour – taking place on Saturday 25 March 2017 – WWF and People’s Postcode Lottery have launched a nationwide search to find those unsung heroes who are making a real difference for our planet.
The best of British wildlife photography on its way to Moors Valley Country Park
The best of British wildlife photography on on its way to Moors Valley Country Park
New Forest ponies – warning of distress from fireworks
With bonfire night fast approaching, a warning has gone out to organisers of firework displays in the New Forest to be aware of ponies and other animals to avoid causing them injuries and distress.
Drive extra carefully this winter in the New Forest
People who regularly drive across the New Forest are being urged to drive extra carefully this winter.
Dorset hedgerows in decline says wildlife charity
An urgent campaign to raise money has been launched by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) to allow its winter hedgerow maintenance work to continue in the county.
Baskets and bats at Knoll Gardens, Wimborne
Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens is embracing the autumn with two special events this month.
Rhin-o-success! Trade in Southern White Rhino horn rejected, but African elephants and lions denied additional protections
Animal Defenders International (ADI) has applauded the overwhelming rejection at CITES’ (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) 17th conference in Johannesburg of Swaziland’s attempt to legalize trade in Southern White Rhino Horn. There was great opposition to the controversial proposal, including actress Joanna Lumley, who voiced her support for ADI’s campaign.