London Wildlife

London’s Varied Wildlife

London’s wildlife is a reminder that even in one of the world’s most densely populated cities, nature has a way…

4 months ago

London’s Seals: Where to Spot Them

There is something faintly disobedient about seeing a seal in London. A seal belongs, surely, to postcard coasts and salt-bitten…

5 months ago

The Foxes of London

Everything you need to know about London's foxes..

5 months ago

Are Beavers Coming to Croydon?

Croydon is considering bringing beavers back to South Norwood Country Park, in what would be one of the most significant urban…

6 months ago

The False Wolf Spider: London’s Most Misunderstood Flatmate

London is a city that prides itself on tolerance. We welcome foxes into Zone 2 gardens, parakeets onto suburban bird…

8 months ago

The Beavers that Live in London

Did you know that there are now beavers living in London? Actual, whiskered, paddle-tailed engineers reshaping a patch of west…

11 months ago

The Deer Return to Greenwich Park After Four Years Away

For four long years, the deer were gone — as if spirited away by time itself. The Wilderness enclosure in…

1 year ago

Shells in the City: The Curious Case of Regent’s Canal’s Terrapins

If you’ve ever ambled along Regent’s Canal on a rare sunny afternoon—perhaps dodging cyclists, lapping up overpriced coffee, or pretending…

1 year ago

London’s Squirrels: The Fluffy-Tailed Tyrants of the Capital

In a city where foxes dine on discarded kebabs and pigeons strut like minor celebrities, one creature reigns supreme in…

1 year ago

Chuny the Elephant: A Tragic Tale

In the early 19th century, London was a city captivated by exotic animals. Zoos, travelling menageries, and exotic creatures in…

2 years ago

The Deer of Richmond Park

Richmond Park is one of London’s most treasured green spaces, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.…

2 years ago

The Exotic Animals of Georgian London

Roaring Lions, Royal Zebras, and Camels In the 18th century, Londoners didn’t need David Attenborough documentaries to experience the wonders…

2 years ago

Hyde Park: London’s Green Heart

Nestled in the heart of London, Hyde Park isn’t just a vast green space—it’s a living testament to centuries of…

2 years ago

Willy the Thames Whale

The Day London Fell in Love with a Lost Visitor On Friday, 20 January 2006, Londoners were treated to one…

2 years ago

The Parakeets of London

In the lush parks of London, a cacophony of squawks punctuates the air. No, it’s not an exotic bird exhibit—it’s…

2 years ago

The Sharks of the Regent’s Canal

in a city as eclectic as London, where the unexpected often meets the everyday, five sharks are now inhabitants of…

2 years ago

London’s Hedgehogs: A Prickly Tale of Survival in the Big City

London is home to many urban creatures—foxes, pigeons, squirrels—but few are as beloved (or as endangered) as the humble hedgehog.…

2 years ago

The Day a Tiger Roamed London: The Legend of Jamrach’s Tiger

Imagine walking down a cobbled street in Victorian London, the fog hanging thick, gas lamps casting an eerie glow, and…

2 years ago

The Pigeon Eating Pelicans of St James’ Park

St. James's Park, located in the heart of London, is not only a sanctuary for city dwellers seeking a moment…

2 years ago

When Mammoths Ruled London

Thousands of years ago mammoths roamed the area now known as London...

2 years ago

London’s Peregrine Falcons

When you think of London’s skyline, towering landmarks like the Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Gherkin probably come to…

2 years ago

The Peacocks of Holland Park

Holland Park, a leafy and elegant area in west London, is famous not only for its beautiful gardens and serene…

2 years ago

Where to see and feed London’s Parakeets

London is home to an unexpected but charming resident: the ring-necked parakeet. These striking green birds have become a familiar…

2 years ago

The Pigeons of London

Pigeons are London's most infamous birds. Dividing opinions, some people love and feed them, others hate them...

4 years ago

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