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Endangered species

A water vole - a small brown haired semi-aquatic creature that resembles a brown rat - standing on a chunk of earth surrounded by water

Water voles are almost extinct - could glitter save them?

It is hoped edible glitter could help conservationists to track the shy species in the wild.

Pictured is a female adult Indian rhino with her calf inside a wooden and concrete enclosure.

Endangered Indian rhino calf born at safari park

The calf was born on 6 May at West Midlands Safari Park.

Hereford & Worcester

A woman wearing a cap and sunglasses standing in front of the sea and rocks

Ecologists and children study nature in 'bioblitz'

Participants are recording as many living things as possible that they encounter within 24 hours.

Stock image of a hedgehog stood on some bright green grass

New rescue centre 'fills gap in hedgehog care'

The site near Bere Regis can care for more than 100 animals at any one time.

A mated pair of kittiwake birds sit atop a ledge facing one another. They rest their beaks against each other. They are largely white with grey coloured wings and a yellow beak.

Why is an at-risk bird colony thriving in Suffolk?

Residents say they are "fed up" with the mess the birds leave - but why is this colony thriving?

An aerial photo shows smoke billowing from trees on the side of a mountain and a line of fire under the smoke.

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.

Two baby cotton-top tamarins cling to the fur of one of their parents, which is holding on to a vertical stick. The species has white fur on the head, arms and legs and brown fur elsewhere.

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered tamarin twins

A pair of critically endangered cotton-top tamarins are born at a zoo in Hampshire.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A large wooden snake painted in various bright colours and patterns. It is nailed to a wooden stick with an information sign and a QR code beneath it. In the background you can see the Mendip Hills on a sunny day.

Snake sculptures urge walkers to mind the adders

The project hopes to stop endangered European adders being disturbed during their breeding season.

Bird team member Jennie Marshall with Stilton the steppe eagle. They are in front of his enclosure. He is resting on her left arm.

Endangered eagle finds new home in Hampshire

The Hawk Conservancy Trust says Stilton the steppe eagle is "friendly" and "confident".

Hampshire & Isle of Wight