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Love Your Zoo!

Rating: 3

July 13th 2011

Rosalind Smith discovers why Newquay Zoo, and people who work there, are such an inspiration for Cornwall

Secrets of the South East

Rating: 2

July 13th 2011

Where to discover marine wildlife, writes Abigail Crosby, Marine Conservation Officer, Cornwall Wildlife Trust...

Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka

Rating: 3

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July 11th 2011

Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...

Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka

Rating: 3

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July 11th 2011

Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...

A Secluded Wildlife Haven

Rating: 3

April 17th 2011

Gary Pilkington tells Anna Turns how, even after 23 years at Marsland Reserve, he never gets bored with his natural surroundings

Cornwall’s Spring Visitors

Rating: 3

March 23rd 2011

Spring is an exciting time for bird watchers since, by April, summer migrants will be flocking to Cornwall. Words and photos by David Chapman

Cornwall’s Living Churchyards

Rating: 3

February 23rd 2011

Churchyards are a sanctuary for both people and wildlife, writes Tamara Weeks, Conservation Assistant with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Stepping Out in... the Isles of Scilly

Rating: 2

January 26th 2011

Ian Wilkinson recommends some beautiful places to see on the enchanting Isles of Scilly – a place he has been holidaying in for over 20 years

The Wonder of Waders

Rating: 3

January 26th 2011

The winter is a great time to see waders in Cornwall, and David Chapman discovers that his next door neighbour, artist Mike Wood, shares his enthusiasm for this breed

Cornwall Life talks to the RSPB about garden birds

Rating: 2

December 22nd 2010

The RSPB’s Tony Whitehead shares a passion for garden birds in advance of this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Snowy Owl enjoys the Arctic temperatures!

Rating: 2

December 20th 2010

For many people the recent snow fall has caused great inconvenience, and the plummeting temperatures have proved to be most uncomfortable. However, for one Hampshire resident the wintery weather is manna from heaven

Top 10 Cat Care Tips

Rating: 3

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November 22nd 2010

Learn how to make your cat happy with our 10 top tips for making your feline your friend...

Reindeer at the Trevarno Estate, Helston

Rating: 3

November 17th 2010

Cornwall Life meets Eleanor Pearce, reindeer handler at the Trevarno Estate

'Bodmin Moor' by Julie Newman

Rating: 3

November 12th 2010

Julie Newman's evocative account of beautiful and diverse Bodmin Moor

A Foray into Fungi

Rating: 3

October 20th 2010

Pauline Penna from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust explains about fungi and where you are most likely to see them around the county

Waders to Watch in Cornwall

Rating: 2

September 22nd 2010

The two largest wading birds in Cornwall are the grey heron and the spoonbill. David Chapman tells us how to identify them and where they can be spotted in Cornwall

Birdwatching in Cornwall

Rating: 3

August 25th 2010

Birdwatching in Cornwall

Look what’s living in Scilly’s seas!

Rating: 2

July 22nd 2010

Take the chance to celebrate marine wildlife with The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust during National Marine Week.

Cornwall Life visits the Cornwall Wildlife Trust's St George's Island

Rating: 2

June 23rd 2010

With no roads or shops, there can be few more peaceful places than St George’s Island off Cornwall’s south-east coast. Claire Lewis, the island’s Warden’s Assistant, gives advice on how to enjoy it

Cornwall Life finds out where to spot warblers around the county

Rating: 2

May 25th 2010

A warbler’s song epitomises the joyful sound of summer. Here we look at three types found in Cornwall in June, their traits and where to spot them. Words and photos by David Chapman