You’ve heard the word ‘biodiversity’ but do you know what it means for us and the planet? 🌎

Sir #DavidAttenborough explains why #biodiversity is crucial for all life on Earth. #ShareOurPlanet

⚠️ It's one of the reasons we need to protect #AncientWoodlands . If their soils are disturbed, it would take hundreds of years for their mycorrhizal networks to reform!

👉 Explore the irreplaceable ecosystems under our woods here: woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications/2…

Bella the collie enjoying the Cumbrian snow this weekend. Bella is looking for her forever home. Link in bio to start your adoption journey. Complete the application & add Bella to your favourites #SnowDay #Cumbria #collie #bordercollie #AdoptDontShop ITV News Border Dogs Trust 💛🐶

Say 👋 to the smallest of all kingfisher species... the Oriental dwarf #kingfisher .

This bird may be small, but its stunning colours are larger than life! 🌈

This #InternationalDogDay let’s hear it for the sniffer dogs helping to prevent wildlife crime. 🐕👃

With amazing sniff-ability, Belgian Malinois are highly effective at tracking, whilst Labradors are top-notch at detecting illegal wildlife products. 🙌

Happy #SolitaryBeeWeek !🐝

There are just under 250 species of #SolitaryBees in the UK. They do not live in colonies like #Bumblebees and #Honeybees however, they are incredibly effective pollinators.

👉Help them by learning how to build a bee hotel here: bit.ly/3XzPwK3

Luscious temperate rainforest once covered vast areas of Britain, and we're on a mission to restore this magnificent habitat. Learn more about this fascinating habitat 💚 wildlifetrusts.org/habitats/woodl…
📷 Ben Porter

Dusky dolphins off Patagonia herd anchovies into neat spheres and then take turns gulping--being intensely social, dolphins work together on ingenious feeding strategies

Let's talk about sharks. While they may be scary to some, an ocean without them would be even scarier! These magnificent underwater creatures play a vital role in balancing the ecosystem.

We're seeing a huge increase in the number of dogs needing help. 😢 Could you become a foster carer & help a dog get back on their paws? 💛 We'll cover all their costs, if you can help out with the snuggles & a sofa until we find their forever home. 🏡 👉 bit.ly/3KNL8zC

Barn owls mostly rely on sound to hunt prey. They fly low (up to around 3 meters) and before diving, they will often hover, waiting for the just the right moment. #Winterwatch BBC Springwatch

Looking across the fields towards Coton from Madingley this morning.
A picture of Cambridge every day since 2010. (No 4683) Saturday 21st January 2023.

At top speed, a cheetah covers nearly nine meters with each stride #InternationalCheetahDay

Nessie had a busy morning as her foster carers helped her to pack her big yellow bag 💼 as today was the big day she was going home with her forever family 🥰

It was a bittersweet farewell but she is excited to cosy up in her new home 🏡

@dogstrust #adoptdontshop #foster

Our winter nature challenge launches today. Stay connected with nature throughout winter by taking part in #12DaysWild ! You can sign up now for your WILD activity inspiration ✨ wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild

For #WorldReptileDay we’re highlighting these cool chameleons 🦎

Did you know that they can see a wide range of colours, including in ultraviolet or infrared? 👁️

Find more facts below 👇

Autumn and Winter are a difficult time of year for birds!

We recommend putting out food and water on a regular basis. Birds require high-energy foods during the cold weather to maintain their fat reserves and survive frosty nights.

Find out more: bit.ly/whentofeedbirds

Did you know that one out of every three bites of food you take depends on pollinators? 🐝

But we risk losing them. Species population numbers have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970.

#ForALivingPlanet , we need to stop this #EnvironmentalBreakdown . #LPR2022

Fig wasps are feeling the effects of climate change as higher temperatures make it difficult for the species to pollinate the year-round fruit bearing tree.

@earthdotcom has more:
earth.com/news/rising-te…

Tacita Dean's photograph of Majesty, one of the largest & oldest oak trees in England, is truly majestic. Dean has accentuated the portrait with white gouache, highlighting the tree's power & beauty. Find Majesty inside #RadicalLandscapes @TateLiverpool 🌳 bit.ly/3cg4phm