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The iconic London eel has nearly disappeared

The iconic eels that Eel Pie Island is named after have all but vanished in the River Thames, data has

Seal sightings in Richmond and Twickenham suggest local celeb seal is back

Footage of seal sightings in Richmond and Twickenham emerged online over the weekend, with residents wondering if the beloved ‘Twickerseal’

Hedgehog hot spots: ZSL’s HogWatch and community action point to brighter future for iconic mammal

“A species like the hedgehog helps us to connect with the public, and people are very generous and willing to

Spike in numbers: ZSL’s HogWatch reveals hedgehog havens in south west London

A new survey suggests parts of south west London are a haven for hedgehogs. Scientists from the Zoological Society of

Friendly Spider Programme: Putting a positive spin on arachnophobia

Arachnophobia is one of the biggest phobias in the UK, but luckily Zoological Society of London claims to have come

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