UK Wildlife

A parliamentary report recommends banning over-the-counter pet flea treatments containing chemicals banned in pesticides, which pollute UK waterways and harm wildlife. The report highlights that millions of hazardous chemicals are applied annually to pets, with vets often recommending treatments even when fleas are absent.

A lone seal pup was found outside a front door by a postman and has been released back into the wild. The incident involved a postal worker who discovered the seal pup. The release of the seal pup is a positive outcome for the animal.