A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
Warning: This is a sad but necessary read from David Attenborough.
Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his...
Pressure is mounting on the Labour government to move forward with a promised trail hunting ban. In an open letter signed by Dame Judi Dench, Sir Mark Rylance, Ricky Gervais, Peter Egan, Megan McCubbin, David Oakes, Dan Richardson, and others, Protect the Wild calls on Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment,...
The story of a pride of lions killing and eating a group of poachers in a South African game reserve captured the public imagination and, in many ways, has become one of the most satisfying examples of nature’s own justice. This event, which took place in 2018 at the...
New law would end ‘blanket bans’ on pets in private rented sector
A new law which could keep pets with their loving owners in private rented accommodation in England is one step closer to reality.
On Wednesday (9 October), the UK Government’s Renters’ Rights Billcompleted its second reading in the House of...
Protect the Wild has called out Prince William over his hypocrisy after the royal issued an urgent call to 'make peace with nature.' William comes from one of the most well-known shooting families, meaning that while he appeals to others to change their relationship with the natural world, the Royal...
An exciting new initiative aimed at restoring, enhancing and connecting spaces for nature in Dorset has officially launched.
Led by Dorset Council, Nature Recovery Dorset has been collectively created to bring together and drive forward local action for nature.
The UK is now classed as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the...
Hello... I'm a bat... I don't suck blood and I don't want to get stuck in your hair.
If I accidentally walk into your house, please don't hit me with sticks or brooms, it really hurts and I'm very scared.
It was an accident, I didn't want to scare you. If...
If you find a "dead" hedgehog during the cold months, do not bury it, do not throw it in the trash...
No one wants to see a dead animal in their garden or road, but it could be a hedgehog hibernating from November to March.
They usually dig holes to stay...
Protect the Wild has released a damning new report detailing the high levels of wildlife persecution that took place during the 2023/24 hunting season. A Case for a Proper Ban on Hunting shows that nearly 600 wild animals were chased or killed over the course of season, some two decades...
