Wildlife: Last News

K.J. Yossman Burt, the reptilian star of 1980s classic “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at the age of at least 90 years old. The croc’s death was announced by Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived out his final years.

A legend from the film Crocodile Dundee has sadly passed away. Burt, the 5.1 meter, 700kg crocodile who featured in the 1986 comedic adventure movie, died in captivity in Darwin, Australia.

The iconic crocodile Burt, famed for his role in the blockbuster film 'Crocodile Dundee', has died. The massive 5.1-metre reptile passed away "peacefully" in captivity at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, aged "over 90 years old".

A massive crocodile from the iconic film Crocodile Dundee has sadly passed away after an "incredible era". Burt, the 5.1 meter, 700kg crocodile, who starred in the 1986 comedy adventure movie, died while in captivity in Darwin, Australia.The enormous reptile was "estimated to be over 90 years old".

New family homes will be built as part of regeneration work in a Salford area which is “dominated by apartments.”

The Loch Shore Trail at Carron Valley has seen the introduction of colourful new signage.

As the winter weather is set to get even colder in the next few weeks, more wildlife will struggle to find food. The freezing temperatures overnight and into the day will cause ground to harden, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat - especially smaller species like robins.

Rare rainforests are home to wildlife from eagles to the world's largest slugs and lichen which looks like dragon skin, say conservationists battling to save them.

Ethan Shanfeld Television biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin will host a new show on CBS and Paramount+ titled “Extraordinary World,” which premieres on Jan. 4 and will air weekly.

Prince William has a budding musician on his hands!

Television icon Lorraine Kelly experienced some candid feedback from her husband, Steve Smith, in the middle of her morning show on Wednesday (November 27).

Jim Rae welcomed members of Lockerbie Wildlife Trust to the latest meeting at Lockerbie Town Hall and virtually via Zoom before introducing the speaker, David Pickett, manager at WWT Caerlaverock who had prepared an illustrated talk titled “A wilder wetter Caerlaverock”.

Before the marchers set off to the top of the moor they were addressed by TV star and environmentalist Dr David Bellamy.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity viewers have been left irked by one campmate's grating habit, with some fans calling for an end to it.

Katcy Stephan Disney is making a splash with a new conservation campaign for “Moana 2,” aiming to protect our oceans and support real-life Moanas. The Mouse House has partnered with National Geographic Pristine Seas and Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to celebrate the explorer and Moana in all of us and answer the call to protect our oceans together.  An all-new featurette with footage from “Moana 2” showcases how the ocean connects us, provides for us and has the power to inspire happiness and adventure across cultures and coastlines.

Tiger King star Joe Exotic has asked Donald Trump to pardon him, release him from prison and bring him into his government.The 61-year-old former zoo owner, real name Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving a 21-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas on charges of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire.But now, he has written a letter, as reported by RadarOnline, to the president-elect, pleading for him to take his case under review.“A lot of people went to bat for you in 2021 who have been living in hell ever since then,” he wrote. “Everyone hopes you keep the promises you made during your campaign, which include pardoning everyone sooner than later in January 2025.“Some of those very people have been stuck in solitary confinement, forced to live like rats, have killed themselves in prison, or have died.

Bonfire Night (November 5) is upon us once more and whilst for many that brings the excitement of watching a local firework display - for many others who own pets its a noisy nightmare.

A stunning private island has come on the market for the first time with a price tag of £325,000. The 'serene' hideaway, accessed only by boat or a scenic low-tide causeway, has been put up for sale after being owned by the same family for generations.

Peanut the Squirrel is making waves worldwide.

More than 330 people and the Woodland Trust have objected to a housing development close to protected ancient trees.

Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman has sadly passed away.