Four new arrivals to ensure Przewalski horse survival
We’re delighted to have welcomed four new additions to our Endangered Przewalski horse herd. All four are female and they’re all doing well. Their births are great news for the future of this previously Extinct in the Wild species.
Farewell to male Amur tiger, Bagai
Marwell Wildlife is deeply saddened to announce the death of male Amur tiger, Bagai. Bagai was a big character at the zoo and will be missed by his keepers, vets, zoo staff and the thousands of guests who loved
Marwell Wildlife announces the death of 19-year-old giraffe Makeda
It is with deep sadness that Marwell Wildlife announces the death of 19-year-old giraffe Makeda yesterday. The zoo’s Veterinary team had been treating Makeda for serious dental disease for a number of months but the medication stopped working and
Keeping livestock protected ahead of lambing season
Sheep across the county will be bearing lambs in a few months’ time, and we are urging people to take care now to ensure they are not disturbing pregnant ewes. In Hampshire & the Isle of Wight we receive
Royal Navy supports science mission into human impact on Antarctica
The Royal Navy will help scientists study the impact of tourism and climate change on the Antarctica as icebreaker HMS Protector begins her annual polar mission. Scientists from the University of Portsmouth will work with HMS Protector until the
Rediscover ways to be green during Recycle Week 2023
This year, during national Recycle Week 2023 (16 to 22 October) Hampshire County Council is challenging people to hunt around their homes for items no longer needed and rediscover ‘missed opportunities’ to recycle items that cannot be reused or
Council secures Natural England conservation funding for orchids
Hampshire County Council has secured a £98,000 funding boost from Natural England to help rare helleborine orchids to thrive. The conservation project aims to create protected habitats for the endangered plants at sites in East Hampshire. The County Council’s Cabinet Lead
Generating green energy at home
The group-buying scheme, Solar Together 2023, is now open to Hampshire residents looking to buy high-quality installations, at the right price, from pre-vetted installers. The scheme, offered by Hampshire County Council in partnership with independent experts iChoosr, means residents
Cockleshell Heroes are inspiration for bird island’s new name
The Cockleshell Heroes, a group of Portsmouth based Royal Marines, are the inspiration behind the winning name for an island especially constructed for overwintering birds as part of the North Portsea Coastal Scheme. A competition to name the newly
Hill Head safe haven for birds
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