The results of the prestigious Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced during the week. First prize went to Canadian photographer Paul Nicklen who braved the frigid waters of Antarctica and hunting leopard seals to capture this sensational shot of Emperor Penguins returning to the ice to feed their chicks."Bubble Jetting Emperors" … [Read more...] about Wildlife Photographer of the Year results announced
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Winners of British Wildlife Photography Awards announced
“Gannet Jacuzzi” -- Overall winner of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2012As we wait with bated breath for the results of the “Irish Wildlife Photography Award 2012”, run by the Irish Wildlilfe Trust, results of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2012 were announced yesterday, complete with a stunning portfolio of images from the winning and highly commended … [Read more...] about Winners of British Wildlife Photography Awards announced
UK Wildlife Presenter Terry Nutkins dies aged 66
Terry Nutkins, the well known British wildlife TV presenter who brought some of the UK's most iconic nature television to a generation of children, has died at the age of 66.Nutkins was perhaps best known for shows like "Animal Magic" and "The Really Wild Show", which he anchored alongside then-newcomers Chris Packham and Michaella Strachan of BBC Springwatch fame. His … [Read more...] about UK Wildlife Presenter Terry Nutkins dies aged 66
Irish produced wildlife television nominated for two Emmy awards
Dublin wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford Johnson's tale of the journey of a wandering tiger across the Indian sub-continent has been nominated for two Emmy awards in the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the USA.The Crossing the Line documentary "Broken Tail", follows Stafford Johnson's quest as he tracks a the journey of a remarkable wild … [Read more...] about Irish produced wildlife television nominated for two Emmy awards
“Flap-running” offers insight into evolution of flight
Researchers in the USA believe that the ungainly practice of “flap-running” employed by many birds as they climb a steep incline could represent a key step in the evolution of flight.Biologists at The University of Montana’s “Flight Lab” conducted a series of experiments with domestic pigeons. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, shows how flapping … [Read more...] about “Flap-running” offers insight into evolution of flight
