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Abandoned in a forest: the story of Diego the bear
1st Jan 2024
Diego the bear recently found temporary refuge at Wildwood Devon after the closure of his home at Orsa Predator Park in Sweden.
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Which bat species reside at Wildwood?
25th Aug 2023
Bats are fascinating animals that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Not only do they control insect populations but they are also responsible for pollination and, like birds, they are a key indicator species for healthy biodiversity.
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Why do arctic foxes change colour in the summer?
21st Aug 2023
Arctic foxes, or Vulpes lagopus, are incredibly adaptive species. They survive in some of the harshest environments on earth, across the Arctic tundras and at one time, the Scottish North.
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Why are white-clawed crayfish endangered?
1st Aug 2023
White-clawed crayfish - small, freshwater crustaceans - are related to lobsters and have been around for over 30 million years. You may be most familiar with American (signal) crayfish as a posh sandwich filling but you may not have been aware that we have our own smaller version here in the UK.
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Unusual facts about glow worms
25th Jul 2023
William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl and Wordsworth have all been captivated by glow worms softly luminescent appearance. Wordsworth poetically named them ‘Earth-Born Stars’, but what are they exactly?
