Government plans could swap strict wildlife protection for offsetting🚨 But there’s no evidence the Nature Restoration Levy would work for protected species, from Barn Owls to Grey Seals🦉 Stronger safeguards are needed. We’re calling for a strict precautionary approach,

The #PlanningBill could dismantle vital protections for wildlife-from otters to ancient woodlands. We’re calling on peers to back Amendment 130 and protect nature by keeping sensitive habitats out of the Bill’s EDP system. 👉 Read more: wtru.st/48IJCxU

Join us on 2nd December for the launch of Discovering the Okapi! 📖 Hear from author Dr Simon Pooley as he discusses his new book, and learn about ZSL's 125-year history with this enigmatic animal. Book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-…

#InternationalGibbonDay is dedicated to raising awareness of our overlooked, under-protected "lesser" apes. This Hainan gibbon #SciArt is from the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (1905). This species is now critically endangered. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31887889 🧪 📖 🌱

Still need to update our #TheTraitors display...🗡 #IYKYK

We are so excited by the 'Heritage' range as it uses images from historic collections in ZSL Library and Archives 👕🦑🐘🐅🦜🦈📚🦎🐒🐊 x.com/OfficialZSL/st…

We’re proud to have launched our new range with Teemill as we approach our 200th anniversary - creating a new range of sustainable merch that's designed to be remade, not wasted. 🌿 Shop here: zsl.org/teemill

Henry Peavot, ZSL Librarian & Clerk of Publications, was born #OTD in 1881. Tragically, he was killed at the Front during World War I, his memory lives on at ZSL. More about him in this obituary in 'Ibis': deepdyve.com/lp/wiley/xxil-… 📷a plaque on the War Memorial London Zoo

Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758), Scottish botanical illustrator known for the book "A Curious Herbal" 1737. Blackwell published her hand drawn, engraved and coloured work in order to raise funds to free her husband from debtors prison. #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Advance copies of Discovering the Okapi have arrived, meaning I've finally seen the back cover of my JHUP book, with the postcard my gradfather sent my mom when she was 10 years old. Very pleased with what JHUP have produced!

This 1841 watercolour is a painting by writer of 'Wuthering Heights' Emily Brontë. It depicts her pet merlin The bird of prey was rescued from the moors near her home and Brontë named the bird 'Nero'. The Brontë siblings all had good skills in art.

Why Evelyn Cheesman, from Westwell, near Ashford, could be the bravest and most inspirational Kent woman you’ve never heard of kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/t…

#DeepSea mining could severely harm marine biodiversity and ecosystems, but we still lack the knowledge and means to implement protections. Our Issues Brief examines the potential impacts and what can be done. ➡️ bit.ly/3ORd6wQ

Its been another amazing year on the Isle of May but without our volunteers, we could never achieve what we do. Today's blog is a thank you to those who have helped during the season. Link: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com

Looking forward to welcoming people attending ZSL's Conservation Careers Conference later today. Ann is ready to talk about already extinct animals plus more positively, endangered animals which are a focus of ZSL's conservation projects.

DON'T FORGET! Hopkins Press author, Dr Simon Pooley will be talking about his book DISCOVERING THE OKAPI on 2 December 2025 ZSL Science ZSL London Zoo Book for this free event here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-…

#HappyHalloween 🦉 Owls as "creatures of the night" are often associated with #Halloween but these are just so cute and characterful. In "Ornithologia, methodice digesta atque iconibus aeneis..." publ. 1767-76, text by Saverio Manetti, artists Lorenzo Lorenzi & Violante Vanni

As we approach Bonfire Night it's good to know how you can help keep our prickly friends safe this autumn by checking your bonfire for hedgehogs! 🦔 🔥 Find out more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-ch…

BTO Ringing Report for 2024 now on-line. New longevity record for Green Sandpiper. Oystercatcher is still the 'grand-daddy'. Updated WaderTales blog: wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/wad… Link to BTO report: bto.org/get-involved/v… #ornithology

We are looking forward to having a stall at Tuesday's #Histday25 Senate House Library Institute of Historical Research. If you are attending, do come and say 'hello' and find out more about our collections.📚🦍🦎🐙🦉🐟#historicalresearch #historyday Further details and bookings: sas.ac.uk/news-events/ev…