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Flamingos form firm friendships
Flamingos form friendships that last for years, new research shows.
14 April 2020
If we want to bring back farmland birds, restore a farmland pond, new research shows
Researchers have shown that restored farmland ponds contained twice as many bird species and almost three times as many birds, compared to neighbouring unmanaged and overgrown ponds.
4 March 2020
WWT welcomes steps towards removing lead ammunition from the environment
WWT has welcomed a voluntary ban on the use of lead ammunition by UK shooting organisations. The new initiative means that hunters are expected to transition from lead ammunition in favour of non-toxic alternatives by 2025.
24 February 2020
Environment Minister and Taunton Deane MP visits UK’s largest wetland reserve to discover how wetlands can combat climate crisis
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Rebecca Pow was given a tour of WWT Steart Marshes in north Somerset to find out how healthy wetlands can help people and wildlife adapt to climate change.
7 February 2020
Protecting biodiversity at WWT Steart Marshes
Life thrives in wetlands and by creating and managing habitats, we can improve an area's biodiversity. One of our shining examples of how we can do this on a grand scale is the Steart Marshes, a huge salt marsh reserve created in 2014.
2 February 2020
Make a Splash at WWT’s 2020 Puddle Jumping Championships This February Half Term
This February half term, children and adults alike are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in puddle jumping championships being held across the UK at WWT’s nine wetland centres, including Slimbridge (Gloucestershire), Martin Me
31 January 2020
Commit to saving wetlands to solve the biodiversity and climate crises this World Wetlands Day
WWT has joined a chorus of calls for greater reforms to save wetlands and avert the looming biodiversity and climate emergencies.
30 January 2020
WWT response to Environment Bill
WWT welcomes the speedy reintroduction of the Environment Bill into Parliament today, however this vital legislation must go further than simply bridging the gap in environmental protection and oversight that we have enjoyed as a Member State of the EU.To
30 January 2020
WWT Snapshot - January 2020
Here’s the latest snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last few months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Madagascar, where we’ve reared and released 21 Madagascan pochards, we’re d
27 January 2020
Photography competition 2019 - the winners
The winner, runner ups and commended photos from the 2019 Waterlife photography competition.
9 January 2020
Start of winter brings first 'swanfall' at WWT Slimbridge
More than 50 swans have arrived at Slimbridge heralding the arrival of winter.
9 December 2019
Invasive plant species runs out of time after WWT hero stops it from reaching nature reserve
Slimbridge scientist has banished Himalayan Balsam from the canal during his lunchtime running sessions.
5 December 2019
WWT's Julia Newth discusses science, swans and Slimbridge
Swan expert Dr Julia Newth reveals what it is like being part of one of the longest studies of any single species.
3 December 2019
WWT Arundel’s Centre Manager Tim McGregor talks birds, humans and the wonder of wetlands
Centre Manager Tim McGregor reveals what it's like to be at the helm of WWT Arundel.
2 December 2019
Good news for Godwits
Hundreds of school children from across the Fens have been inspired to get involved with Project Godwit. More than 500 “Godwit Guardians” have signed up to an innovative scheme, which allows them to pick a godwit and then follow its progress as it makes
12 November 2019