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How grouse shooters are threatening UK’s wildlife

The management of grouse moors for the shooting season involves the systematic killing of the predator species, say campaigners.  The

Lewis Nelson appointed Wildlife Champion of Salford

Salford Town Councillor Lewis Nelson was appointed the first Wildlife Champion for Salford last week. The newly created Wildlife Champion

Salford University scientists shortlisted for prestigious award for Chernobyl Disaster animal research project

The study, led by Dr Mike Wood from the University’s School of Environment and Life Sciences, looked into how radiation had affected animal populations at the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ).

Dreaming of a green Xmas! Manchester welcomes back wildlife with funding boost

Eight environmental projects in Greater Manchester, including a primary school gardening club and a project to re-invigorate Brunswick estate, have received £12,170 of FirstTranspennine Express Green Grants.

‘Just like bird watching’: Bug experts need Manchester’s help mapping moth migration

The thought of moth watching on a Saturday night might not give you butterflies in your stomach, but the work of migration experts would be ‘impossible’ without volunteers.

May you bloom and grow! Manchester scoops cash prize that will allow green space to flourish in urban landscape

Manchester can look forward to a summer in full bloom after scooping the top prize in the national ‘Grow Wild England’ competition.

Meet the para-fleet! Soaring parakeet population put Manchester twitchers in a flap

Colourful parakeets could add a splash of colour to an otherwise white winter this year, as Manchester twitchers are reporting a surge in the unusual bird population across the region.

Pink pigeon puzzle: Dozy relative of the dodo ‘confused by coos’ of invasive species

Dwindling numbers of the ‘pink pigeon’ could see the highly-endangered bird soon go the same way as its relative the dodo – yet new research from a Manchester university may have the answer to save it.

Hedgehogs EXTINCT in areas of Manchester – urgent warning to check bonfires

Rochdale Hedgehog Rescue Society speak to MM about the plummeting population of hedgehogs around Greater Manchester and give advice as to what residents can do to help preserve the species.

In pics: Meet the orphaned baby hedgehogs who cheated death to survive badgers, cars and parasites

Award-winning vintage wedding company owner Sharon Lomas along with her husband Garry Lomas discovered the trio on their Lyme Park farm last month.

Plan bee: Manchester wildlife detectives urged to log sightings to combat decline for Great British Bee Count

The inaugural Great British Bee Count is an initiative which will help scientists build a nationwide picture of bee health.

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