World Frog Day
I have always loved frogs. They look a bit gawky out of the water, which has endeared me to them. I have a handful of…
Category: Animal Rescue
My life with animals
When I was around 4 or 5 years old, I was in Northern Ireland with my mum, sitting by the seaside, enjoying my butterscotch sweets…
Understanding Exotic Pets: The Cost to Animals and Ecosystems
Imagine being plucked from your home, transported across continents, and finding yourself confined to a glass box on a stranger’s shelf. This strange scenario you…
Grey squirrels in the UK
The grey squirrel was introduced to the UK in the 18th century and their numbers quickly grew. Unfortunately, they carry a virus called squirrelpox, which…
OIPA Partanna | Day One
The moment Hugo and I arrived at Partanna, I saw Andrea. He gave me a hearty handshake and said “a gift” and as I looked…
Never Ride an Elephant
In the last 75 years, the population of the Asian elephant has halved, leading to its current status as endangered. There are less than 50,000…
Undercover Animal Communication
I don’t know about you, but I used to think animal communication was fairly basic, until I almost got bitten by my neighbors dog who…
