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A group of Kirkcudbright Rotarians have planted hundreds of wild flower plugs at Castledykes.

Alison Herman TV Critic Los Angeles is not the first city fans would associate with comedian John Mulaney. That would be Chicago, his hometown and the backdrop to innumerable childhood anecdotes in his stand-up act, or New York, where he broke out as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” and shot a special at Radio City Music Hall.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Scotland’s nature reserves? And what exactly a countryside ranger’s job entails? Now’s your chance to find out, with our exclusive Day in the Life of a Ranger competition with the National Trust for Scotland.

A well-known BBC wildlife presenter has been caught up in a scam that saw a fake AI-generated program mimic her voice and give permission for her face to be used in an advert.

The first osprey egg of the season has been laid at a Perthshire wildlife reserve.

Alison Hammond has sparked a backlash after sharing snaps of her romantic wildlife park retreat with her younger beau, David Puttman.

Execs on NBC‘s The Americas were seeking “the American version of David Attenborough” when booking Tom Hanks for the upcoming epic wildlife series.

ITV viewers have been left "in bits" following an emotional episode of Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventures on Sunday night. It marked the last time the late star will appear on television.

Paul O'Grady fans have been left in tears as the late comedian's final TV appearance aired following his death last year. Paul died aged 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023. The comedian's final series of ITV1's Great Elephant Adventures aired on Sunday 7th April, which saw Paul visit Thailand's biggest wildlife hospital and communicate with elephants in Laos.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent France tv distribution has boarded international sales for “Deep Blue Horizons – Exploring the Seas,” a documentary series hosted by journalist and explorer Diego Buñuel. A reboot of France Televisions‘ iconic wildlife format “Thalassa,” the factual title is being unveiled to buyers at Mipdoc in Cannes.

A free family trail based on the story of Stick Man has relaunched for Easter and is bigger and better.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Dancing With the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” staple Alfonso Ribeiro will host new wildlife series “Jack Hanna’s Passport” from Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG). The show will not star or feature wildlife expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna himself, but rather “take a fresh look at the most compelling stories from Hanna’s legendary career and his greatest past adventures across the globe.” “Jack Hanna’s Passport” will air weekend mornings starting April 6 on ABC owned and affiliated stations across the U.S.

Shocking footage has shown the moment a large group of youths were seen paddling in a muddy loch with rats while locals shouted at them to get out.

Plans for an affordable housing development that caused a stink in a Middleton housing estate have been withdrawn without clear reasons.

A wildlife probe has been launched after the “suspicious disappearance” of a rare bird of prey in an area notorious for shooting estates.

It’s been reported that Paul O’Grady left £15.5m in his will - including £125,000 for his five pet dogs.

A simple mistake in your garden could be the main reason why rats are flocking to it.

A tree has been planted in Irvine’s Eglinton Park to commemorate King Charles’ Coronation.

Anglers are being urged not to discard fishing equipment in a bid to protect wildlife.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Spain’s cultural and historical heritage and its diverse natural landscapes, from Moorish castles and royal palaces to snowy peaks, vast deserts and rugged coastlines, have made the country a prime location for international films and series. In the last decade, Spain’s national government and key regions – the Canary Islands and the Basque Country’s Bizkaia – have added tax rebates and credits which now rate as among the best in Europe.

Wicked Tuna Captain Charlie “Griff” Griffin and his dog Leila died on the Outer Banks in what is presumed to be a boating accident. The incident occurred some time between Sunday night, when the boat was reported missing, and Monday, when a boat and the body of a man and a dog were found near Oregon Inlet. The Coast Guard later identified the bodies as those of Griffin and his dog. A person with them remained missing as of Monday evening.

Two Scottish walks have been named as among the "most stunning" in the UK for a spring day out.

—the largest unbroken caldera in the world—when our safari guide stops our vehicle in front of a dozen elephants. It is in this quiet moment of observation when Vanessa Berlowitz, the executive producer of National Geographic's , Queens, casually mentions the kind of random fact you know you’ll never forget.“Wrinkles on an elephant help them stay cool because their wrinkles retain ten times more water than smooth skin," she says.That’s my headline, I decide: “Elephants Reveal the Best Reason to Embrace Your Wrinkles.”And yet, little did I know that coming up with a headline—and a particular focus for this piece—was going to take weeks to figure out.

Edinburgh Zoo has announced the name of its newest swamp wallaby joey.

So You Think You Can Dance is back this week for season 18. Host Cat Deeley describes the new season as a bit of a “refresh,” and it is, considering that beloved dancers/choreographers Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are joining the judges table, along with JoJo Siwa.For Holker especially, this opportunity was one that couldn't have come at a better time, given the heaviness of the last 14 months.

Pine martens have been caught on camera adorably playing on kids’ swingset at night in the Highlands.

A much loved nature reserve is to mark its 50th anniversary with a special event this coming weekend.

A crocodile and a wild cat are among the ‘dangerous’ animals being privately kept in Greater Manchester, it has been revealed.

Perthshire’s new police chief this week urged residents to report any suspected wildlife crime activity.

A shocking video has emerged showing the moment a 10ft alligator attacked and killed an elderly woman as she walked her dog by a lake. The terrifying footage, captured on a wildlife camera, shows the creature suddenly lunging out of the water at Gloria Serge, 85, in Florida, US.

A bird habitat will welcome visitors again after closing due to bird flu. The Farne Islands in Northumberland, home to around 200,000 seabirds like puffins, Arctic terns, and kittiwakes, will reopen this spring. For the first time in two years, visitor boats can land on these islands from March 25.

Naman Ramachandran “Delhi Crime” creator Richie Mehta‘s India-set Prime Video series “Poacher” could become a global franchise. The Amazon original is produced by QC Entertainment, led by partners Sean McKittrick, Raymond Mansfield and Edward H. Hamm Jr., who backed Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning “Get Out” and “Us” and Spike Lee’s Oscar, BAFTA and Cannes-winning “BlacKkKlansman.

A rare baby spider monkey has been wowing visitors at Chester Zoo. These pictures show the Colombian black-headed spider monkey, named Olive, being cradled by her mum Kiara.

Naman Ramachandran Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for “Poacher,” the new series from Emmy-winning “Delhi Crime” creator Richie Mehta, executive produced by Bollywood star . An eight-part crime drama based on true events, “Poacher,” which bowed at Sundance 2023, uncovers the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history.

Rance Collins Angela Bassett hit a special golden hue carpet on Thursday to celebrate the docuseries series “Queens.” Bassett serves as executive producer and narrator of the show, which explores female leaders in wildlife species. From the beginning of pre-production, the project was entirely led by women. “I said ‘no,’ initially, because I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, to be in a booth so we can do these voiceovers [is] many, many hours.’ And then they came back again.

A decapitated White Fronted Goose has been found dead in a plastic bag after being shot near a Scots river.