BEACH walkers were stunned to come across a massive whale skull washed up on the shore. Samuel Watkiss, 24, a keen surfer and environmentalist from Yorkshire Dales, stumbled upon the ‘unusual’ sight whilst out for a walk with his fiancée, Emelie Persson. 5 Emelie Persson next to the whale skull on Traigh Thodhrasdail beachCredit: SWNS … Read more
With its spectacular wildlife, ancient architecture, fascinating history and vast open skies, Scotland has many treasures to discover. Whether you’re a history buff or prefer to embrace nature, this spirited country will captivate you. 5 Social group of bottlenose dolphins playing in Moray FirthCredit: John MacPherson/2020VISION With tips from local experts and Sun readers who … Read more
THIS is the shocking moment thugs attacked a wild stag by pulling its antlers and hitting its rump. Police are hunting three men after the cruel assaults were caught on camera at Wollaton Park, in Nottingham. 9 This is the shocking moment yobs pulled the animal’s antlersCredit: BNPS 9 The grey tracksuit wearing thug appeared … Read more
THE Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire has been used as a backdrop for several blockbuster films thanks to its ancient woodland. Managed by The National Trust since 1926, the Ashridge Estate is part of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 4 Bluebells flower in the Ashridge Estate in the Spring, with Dockey Wood … Read more
A MUSEUM has added a trigger warning to a wildlife photography exhibition — as it features snaps of predators attacking prey. Sheepish visitors are told they should prepare to see images of “animal death” they may find “distressing”. 1 A museum has added a trigger warning to a wildlife photography exhibition — as it features … Read more
WATCH the chilling moment a group of beachgoers were blissfully unaware they were paddling a next to a three metre long shark. The four swimmers were filmed heading into the sea in Cornwall by a nearby hiker who caught the the chilling moment on camera. 3 The predator was spotted at Porthcurno Beach in CornwallCredit: … Read more
MATING lions roar at one another on a windswept plain in an image in line for a major honour. Stormy Scene, taken by Brit William Fortescue, 30, in Tanzania, was one of a dozen shortlisted for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. 7 This entry, called Stormy Scene, was taken by Brit William … Read more
A WHOPPING 10ft shark terrified children after swimming into shallow waters in Cornwall. The kids screamed in terror as they ran from the sea to their panicked parents after spotting a dorsal fin. 3 The basking shark was spotted swimming in St Ives, Cornwall 3 A group of children spotted the creature when they were … Read more
IT was announced last week that Scotland could get a newnational park. Following in the footsteps of the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Galloway is the proposed location for what would be the country’s third protected site. 7 Galloway has been chosen as the area for Scotland’s next national parkCredit: Alamy 7 The … Read more
WATCH the nerve-wracking moment a Brit rower was surrounded by a huge pod of whales before one slammed into the side. Tom Waddington filmed the pod of whales blowing bubbles and rocking the boat as they played around him, some 100 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada on Sunday. 7 A pod of … Read more
