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The UK's biggest wildlife road bridge is coming to Gloucestershire
The bridge is part of a multi-million partnership between National Highways and Natural England designed to strengthen environmental commitments
Feral pigs culled after suspected illegal release in Scottish Highlands
The wild boar were found in the same area where lynx were illegally released last month.
Snow Moon 2025: how and when to see tonight's full moon
Make the most of February's full moon: here's how to observe it and celebrate it, and the meaning behind its name.
Researchers implanted trackers into the UK's 'new' snake species and followed it through the countryside – here's what they found
A thriving population of accidentally released snakes has been tracked across north Wales, to find out how they're surviving colder temperatures.
“Have you ever seen a starfish walk?” Hypnotic footage reveals the animal’s tiny feet
Some starfish can move as quickly as one metre per minute.
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Would you feed your dog lab-grown meat? 'World's first' cultivated treat goes on sale in UK pet shop
A limited release of 'Chick Bites' dog treats, made using cells taken from an egg, goes on sale on 7 February.
24,000 dogs are on their way to Crufts 2025 – meet the breeds that top this year’s entry charts
Leading the pack with the most entries for this year’s show is the great family favourite, the golden retriever, with a whopping 509 dogs.
Has Britain's loneliest bat found love? Conservationists find renewed hope for this rare species
A female greater mouse-eared bat has been spotted in South Downs National Park, giving rise to hope it could mate with a male that's been alone for over 20 years.
Is this the end of potholes? Self-healing roads could be the sustainable solution
Researchers from Swansea University think they may have created AI-powered self-healing asphalt using plant spores.
English farmland to be reduced by 9% under Government environment proposals
For green targets to be met, farmers will also have to adapt a further 10% of agricultural land to improve biodiversity.
Blog
British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series