Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a significant threat to Britain’s cattle. Despite efforts to control the disease, over the past 30 years, the infection rate in cattle has not only increased, but the ...

Each year, ZSL recognises outstanding achievements and contributions made in zoology and conservation science through its awards programme. These achievements were celebrated and the winners ...

We’re ZSL, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. We work tirelessly so wildlife and people can thrive together. Led by our passion for ...

The assessment, led by international conservation charity ZSL and the University of Edinburgh, and supported by researchers across Europe, reviewed historical and ecological data intending to define ...

Members of the public can dive into the past as our conservationists launch an interactive map bringing to life the history of Critically Endangered ‘dinosaur’ fish – as part of urgent work to protect ...

More than 40,000 species are at risk of extinction. Climate change and human activity have pushed our precious planet to its limit, causing the devastating loss of so many habitats and species. At ZSL ...

Using disease surveillance to understand emergence and transmission pathways for zoonotic viruses of wild British birds. Mariana’s research interests are dynamic, including infectious and ...

Thank you for considering setting up a regular donation to ZSL. Your support will help to create a world where wildlife thrives, supporting our Zoos and vital global conservation work. This hugely ...

“Imagine endless grass plains, thousands of wildebeest and zebra grunting and whinnying to each other, backed by a ruby-red sunset,” says Dennis, with a grin. “It’s a special place to work,” he adds – ...

At ZSL we’re working tirelessly to save species on the verge of extinction. Our EDGE of Existence programme is the only conservation programme in the world to focus on animals that are both ...

Uncovering the extinction stories of species using a combination of conservation palaeobiology tools – radiocarbon dating, stable isotopes, modelling, and ancient DNA – to directly inform conservation ...

Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives. We’re working every day to achieve this, through our science, our field conservation around the world and engaging millions of people through our Zoos. As ...