Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in April: Spring Arrivals

April is a month of change. With warmer weather and longer evenings, it is a great time of year to look out for some local wildlife. Words by Lizzie deLusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine13 April 2022Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in March: Making the most of Spring

This month, Lizzie tells us about wildlife in the UK that is coming out to enjoy the sunshine… She tells us about butterflies, bees, reptiles, birds and mammals to keep an eye out for..Words by Lizzie deLusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine17 March 2022Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in February - Getting ready for Spring

In her second Wildlife Highlight of the year, Lizzie tells us about wildlife in the UK that is beginnining to get ready for spring, including badgers, foxes and squirrels. Words by Lizzie deLusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine17 February 2022Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights India: A walk through the Western Ghats

In part 2 of a 4-part series about wildlife in India, Annie takes us on a walk through the Western Ghats… Words by Annie and Adele Santamaria |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine30 January 2022India, Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in January – Spotting Migratory Birds this Winter

In her first Wildlife Highlight of the new year, Lizzie tells us about some of her favourite avian UK winter migrants. Words by Lizzie deLusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine19 January 2022Wildlife

Wildlife Detection Dogs - A Conservationist's Best Friend?

You’ve most likely heard about the use of dogs to sniff out contraband at airports, find missing people or even help detect cancer, but have you heard of wildlife detection dogs? | Words by Maddy Simmonds.

EnvironmentViridis Magazine16 January 2022Dogs, Conservation, Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in December – 4 Species to Look out for this month

December is the start of winter. With the shortest days of the year, it is often one of the hardest months to spot wildlife in the UK. Lizzie tells us about 4 species to look out for… Words by Lizzie deLusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine15 December 2021Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights India: How the Himalayan mountain ranges shaped India

In the first of a four-part series on India’s biodiversity and varied ecology, they write about how the Himalayan mountain ranges have shaped India’s biodiversity over time. Words by Adele and Annie Santamaria |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine19 November 2021Wildlife, India

Wildlife Highlights: Wildlife in November – A look into Hibernation

Back for her second column, Lizzie De Lusignan tells us more about UK wildlife in November, with coverage about different types of hibernation. All of this, and an exciting October update… Words by Lizzie de Lusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine15 November 2021Wildlife

Wildlife Highlights: Exploring Nature in October

UK Monthly Wildlife Highlight, October. Rutting Stags and wildlife in the Peak District. Words by Lizzie de Lusignan |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine14 October 2021Wildlife

Bring Back the Buzz

What flowers can you grow in your UK garden to bring back the buzz? | Words by Franzi Sordon.

EnvironmentViridis Magazine24 September 2021Wildlife, Insects, Bees

Intelligence of Organisms

Throughout history, the intelligence of organisms has always been questioned. How something that is considered alive thinks, is famously what has given humanity power, leadership, and the ability to reign supreme over all other species. Dawood explores research into other species, and what makes them intelligent. Words by Dawood Qureshi |.

EnvironmentViridis Magazine13 September 2021Wildlife

World Orang-utan Day

Orang-utans have become symbolic of conservation in recent years, yet despite their status in the conservation world, those working to mitigate their decline are facing a hard battle to save our ginger cousins from extinction. Words by Olivia Bell |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine19 August 2021Wildlife, Orangutan

The Language of Giants: How Elephants Communicate

Elephants are some of the most fascinating social animals on the planet. | Words by Sian Prosser.

EnvironmentViridis Magazine12 August 2021Wildlife, Language, Elephants

This Month: British Wildlife in June

Badger cubs are emerging and bees with long tongues are in for a treat. Words by Rebecca Gibson |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine31 May 2021Wildlife

The Return of the Once Extinct White-Tailed Eagle

Reintroduction efforts in the UK have brought the White-Tailed Eagle back. Craig takes us through his memory of the first time seeing the sea eagle in flight. | Words by Craig Dibb

EnvironmentViridis Magazine21 May 2021Wildlife, Reintroduction, Eagles

Rewilding Chernobyl: Life in the Exclusion Zone

How nature managed to rewild itself in one of the most desolate places on the planet. | Words by Bethany Pihama

EnvironmentViridis Magazine18 May 2021Ukraine, Rewilding, Wildlife

This Month: British Wildlife in May

The dawn chorus is ramping up and the warm spring air is full of voices. Words by Rebecca Gibson |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine30 April 2021Wildlife

This Month: British Wildlife in April

Lots of spring signs are here, including singing migrants, dramatic breeding behaviours and plants with a liking for ancient trees. Words by Rebecca Gibson |

EnvironmentViridis Magazine29 March 2021Wildlife

The Importance of Pollinators

Pollinators are vital for the survival of our ecosystems. Lucy discusses what pollinators do for us, and how we can help them in return | Words by Lucy Saunders.

EnvironmentViridis Magazine2 March 2021Insects, Wildlife

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