According to a recent survey conducted by wildlife authorities in Scotland, the numbers of one of the rarest carnivores in the UK are finally showing signs of recovery.
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:46AM | tagged conservation, pine marten, recovering numbers, scotland, wildlife | in Science Club 
Monday’s event at Lochinver, Scotland will bring together wildlife experts from across Britain to discuss whether reintroducing large animals that were native to Scotland in the distant past, could be beneficial to the environment and people.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:30AM | tagged conservation, environmental impact, habitat, scotland, species reintroduction | in Science Club 
Sharks are generally sought after for their fins, with estimates indicating that around 30 - 80,000,000 sharks are killed on an annual basis – which means that by the time you have finished reading this paragraph, 190 sharks have been illegally slaughtered.
A water vole sanctuary is being built on a river in Dorset. The former water vole population was estimated to be around 1.2 million individuals and has dropped to 400.000 in just 10 years.
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:38AM | tagged Endangered species, conservation, water voles | in Science Club 
How an African elephant’s mother looks after it can affect them in adulthood according to a new study. The ability to feed and care for the calf has long-lasting consequences for the baby.
Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 12:45PM | tagged africa, conservation, elephants, motherhood, upbringing | in Science Club 
Camouflage is a well-known defensive mechanism exhibited by numerous several different organisms. However, there is one master of disguise that takes this adaption to a whole new level.
Monday, February 11, 2013 at 12:00PM | tagged camouflage, conservation, defense mechanism, marine, octopus | in Science Club 
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest known animal to have ever existed, this being very understandable with an average 30 meters in length and 180 tonnes (or more) in weight. These majestic animals pose several questions about their behaviour and biology, but they also raise questions about what happens to their bodies when they die.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 1:14PM | tagged blue whales, conservation, ecosystem, marine, whale fall | in Science Club 
A baby otter was found nearly dead, suffering from hypothermia near Argyll, Scotland. The pup was found on New Year’s Day by a couple in a Forestry Commission car park and was brought home to keep her warm until the Scottish SPCA’s arrival.
Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:27AM | tagged conservation, nature, otter, scotland | in Science Club 
Australia is known for its range of unusual mammals and there may be another to add to the list. From kangaroos and wombats to koalas, there various species found across the country but there is one in particular that has been thought extinct for thousands of years.
Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:00AM | tagged Australia, conservation, echidna, nature | in Science Club 
Northern Canada is one area that is home to the beautiful Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus); with their thick white coats of insulating fur and other adaptations they are specialised to survive in one of the most extreme environments on the planet.
