Warning issued after invasive hornet species discovery

The wasp is a non-native species to the UK and poses a risk to honey bees.

From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates

An extraordinary mosaic of wildlife has made Britain’s urban jungle its home ...

Nest of Asian hornets found in Wales as public warned

The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax), also known as the Asian hornet, is not native to the UK. Originating ...

Killer Asian hornets invade Wales for first time as Brits warned be 'vigilant'

Killer Asian hornets have been found for the first time in Wales with the public warned to be on the lookout for the invasive ...

Country diary: Is the willow Britain’s finest tree? In one sense, it is

Others are taller, wider, older, but our varied stock of willows have a generosity that sets them apart ...
The Western Telegraph

Yellow-legged hornet discovered in Wales for first time

A DEAD nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The insect - also known as Vespa ...
Powys County Times

Wales' first yellow-legged hornet found in Wrexham

A DEAD nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The insect - also known as Vespa ...
Denbighshire Free Press

Wales' first yellow-legged hornet found

A DEAD nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The insect - also known as Vespa ...

Forget the Big Five, Ghana’s weird wildlife is the real deal

I’m crouching in a West African rainforest, staring at a bungalow-sized boulder. The humid air thrums with insects and ...

Himalayan hiking for beginners: birdlife and village stays in India's Kumaon Hills

It's possible to experience the majesty of the Himalayas without breaking a sweat: Uttarakhand's Kumaon Hills offer routes ...
Irish Examiner

Written on the walls: what lichens tell us about our environment

Lichens have no roots, no waxy leaves and no way to filter what they absorb. Everything they take in comes directly from the ...