Category: Dorset Wildlife & Animals

Rabbits: No cuddles, more space, never alone … they’re not the pet you probably thought they were.

Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK and probably the most misunderstood. As prey animals they do not like to be...

A Prickle of Hedgehogs in Hazelbury Bryan

Lockdown has had a surprising effect on people here in Dorset, with most finding a new found interest and delight in the wildlife living...

Slow Worms

On the top edge of our allotment, between a grassy path and a sprawling patch of Russian Comfrey, lies a sheet of old corrugated...

A Vet’s Voice | Veterinary Nursing UK vs Australia

I trained to become a veterinary nurse in Australia in 2008. The diploma course is very similar to the UK, a 3 year training...

Beavers are back in Dorset

After an absence of 400 years, beavers have returned toDorset. Dorset Wildlife Trust’sMarketing and Communications Officer,Alex Hennessy explains why they matter and why this...

Meet the Hairy-Footed Flower Bee

Spring has arrived, and very soon Hairy-footed flower bees (Anthophora plumipes) will be on the wing. Hairy-footed flower bees are just one of around...

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The beautiful social aspects of driving (no cars required!)

There is a whole new social world to be enjoyed with carriage riding – and you don’t need to own a horse, says Clare...