ZSL
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A science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where nature and wildlife thrive together.
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In collaboration with ZSL (@zslofficial.bsky.social), Capturing Ecology brought fascinating images from our international community. Through the animal category, we celebrate the diversity, complexity and hidden stories of wildlife, from extraordinary behaviours to fragile habitats.
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
In collaboration with ZSL (@zslofficial.bsky.social), Capturing Ecology brought fascinating images from our international community. Through the animal category, we celebrate the diversity, complexity and hidden stories of wildlife, from extraordinary behaviours to fragile habitats.
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Photographed near Malaysia’s capital, several Wallace's flying frogs descended from the rainforest canopy to breed in a rain-filled puddle 🌧️🐸
This stunning moment was captured by Jamal Kabir, winner of the animal category in Capturing Ecology.
This stunning moment was captured by Jamal Kabir, winner of the animal category in Capturing Ecology.
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Photographed near Malaysia’s capital, several Wallace's flying frogs descended from the rainforest canopy to breed in a rain-filled puddle 🌧️🐸
This stunning moment was captured by Jamal Kabir, winner of the animal category in Capturing Ecology.
This stunning moment was captured by Jamal Kabir, winner of the animal category in Capturing Ecology.
We're delighted to wish a very happy 200th birthday to @ucl.ac.uk 🎉
Since 1826, UCL and ZSL have been at the forefront of ecological innovation, driving action to protect wildlife, combining academic research with real-world conservation. Here's to another 200! #UCL200
Since 1826, UCL and ZSL have been at the forefront of ecological innovation, driving action to protect wildlife, combining academic research with real-world conservation. Here's to another 200! #UCL200
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
We're delighted to wish a very happy 200th birthday to @ucl.ac.uk 🎉
Since 1826, UCL and ZSL have been at the forefront of ecological innovation, driving action to protect wildlife, combining academic research with real-world conservation. Here's to another 200! #UCL200
Since 1826, UCL and ZSL have been at the forefront of ecological innovation, driving action to protect wildlife, combining academic research with real-world conservation. Here's to another 200! #UCL200
TONIGHT AT 7PM ⭐
Guardians of the Small celebrates ZSL’s 200th anniversary by telling the story of how we’ve been working to save the partula snail from extinction for almost four decades. Leading the way for all that time has been long-time colleagues, and friends, Paul Pearce-Kelly and Dave Clarke
Guardians of the Small celebrates ZSL’s 200th anniversary by telling the story of how we’ve been working to save the partula snail from extinction for almost four decades. Leading the way for all that time has been long-time colleagues, and friends, Paul Pearce-Kelly and Dave Clarke
Guardians of the Small
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February 11, 2026 at 8:43 AM
TONIGHT AT 7PM ⭐
Guardians of the Small celebrates ZSL’s 200th anniversary by telling the story of how we’ve been working to save the partula snail from extinction for almost four decades. Leading the way for all that time has been long-time colleagues, and friends, Paul Pearce-Kelly and Dave Clarke
Guardians of the Small celebrates ZSL’s 200th anniversary by telling the story of how we’ve been working to save the partula snail from extinction for almost four decades. Leading the way for all that time has been long-time colleagues, and friends, Paul Pearce-Kelly and Dave Clarke
200 years ago, ZSL was established ‘for the general advancement of zoological science', bringing together the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace at scientific meetings to shape the future of zoology
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM
200 years ago, ZSL was established ‘for the general advancement of zoological science', bringing together the likes of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace at scientific meetings to shape the future of zoology
Join us for the second Wild Talks event of the year, hosted by @lucycooke.bsky.social, to celebrate the pioneering women who shaped ZSL's history, and those who continue to tackle conservation challenges today 🌍 Book your free ticket for 10th March now: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Breaking Barriers: Women in Wildlife | The Zoological Society of London
Learn about the women who shaped ZSL's history, and those who continue to tackle conservation challenges today
www.zsl.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Join us for the second Wild Talks event of the year, hosted by @lucycooke.bsky.social, to celebrate the pioneering women who shaped ZSL's history, and those who continue to tackle conservation challenges today 🌍 Book your free ticket for 10th March now: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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Together, @oceanauk.bsky.social + @zslofficial.bsky.social examined research on harm to wildlife from 1000s of oil spills in UK waters, finding evidence of:
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Together, @oceanauk.bsky.social + @zslofficial.bsky.social examined research on harm to wildlife from 1000s of oil spills in UK waters, finding evidence of:
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
Love looking at candid pictures of native UK wildlife? Want to contribute to ZSL’s scientific research? 📸🐿️
Help classify images taken as part of two camera trap surveys in Oxfordshire and Cumbria run in partnership with the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme 1/4
Help classify images taken as part of two camera trap surveys in Oxfordshire and Cumbria run in partnership with the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme 1/4
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Love looking at candid pictures of native UK wildlife? Want to contribute to ZSL’s scientific research? 📸🐿️
Help classify images taken as part of two camera trap surveys in Oxfordshire and Cumbria run in partnership with the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme 1/4
Help classify images taken as part of two camera trap surveys in Oxfordshire and Cumbria run in partnership with the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme 1/4
We can't wait for our first Wild Talks event in a week's time! Join us on 3rd Feb for Trailblazers & Pioneers: 200 Years of Wildlife Science to hear how ZSL has been at the heart of scientific breakthroughs for two centuries. Hosted by @adamrutherford.bsky.social 🔬🐸🌊 1/2
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 AM
We can't wait for our first Wild Talks event in a week's time! Join us on 3rd Feb for Trailblazers & Pioneers: 200 Years of Wildlife Science to hear how ZSL has been at the heart of scientific breakthroughs for two centuries. Hosted by @adamrutherford.bsky.social 🔬🐸🌊 1/2
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Mitcham hedgehog project caught this hedgehog utilizing a hedgehog highway to move between habitats. By creating a small 13×13 cm opening in garden fences, you can help maintain habitat connectivity and support local hedgehog populations! ⭐🦔
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Mitcham hedgehog project caught this hedgehog utilizing a hedgehog highway to move between habitats. By creating a small 13×13 cm opening in garden fences, you can help maintain habitat connectivity and support local hedgehog populations! ⭐🦔
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
The Thames was declared 'biologically dead' in the 1950s, but the estuary we see today demonstrates how quickly things can change when decisive action is taken.
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Thames health check celebrates rebirth of famous river | The Zoological Society of London
Conservationists usher in New Year celebrating wins for iconic river, and outline next steps for further recovery as they publish landmark report
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January 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The Thames was declared 'biologically dead' in the 1950s, but the estuary we see today demonstrates how quickly things can change when decisive action is taken.
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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First global analysis of its kind, led by UKCEH, has shown the impacts of invasive alien species on insects.
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
January 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
First global analysis of its kind, led by UKCEH, has shown the impacts of invasive alien species on insects.
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
Don't miss your chance to be part of our first #ZSLWildTalks event on 3rd Feb as we explore how our understanding of nature has evolved over ZSL's 200-year history, and showcase some of our most groundbreaking scientific achievements. Book your free ticket: zsl.org/news-and-eve...
January 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Don't miss your chance to be part of our first #ZSLWildTalks event on 3rd Feb as we explore how our understanding of nature has evolved over ZSL's 200-year history, and showcase some of our most groundbreaking scientific achievements. Book your free ticket: zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Introducing our special edition 200th anniversary coin 🪙
We’ve teamed up with The Royal Mint to celebrate two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife.
Find out more 👉 zsl.org/news-and-eve...
We’ve teamed up with The Royal Mint to celebrate two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife.
Find out more 👉 zsl.org/news-and-eve...
January 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Introducing our special edition 200th anniversary coin 🪙
We’ve teamed up with The Royal Mint to celebrate two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife.
Find out more 👉 zsl.org/news-and-eve...
We’ve teamed up with The Royal Mint to celebrate two centuries of pioneering science, global conservation, and inspiring connections between people and wildlife.
Find out more 👉 zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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12. The Mayor has convened partners to develop a ten-year plan to clean up London’s rivers 🌊
You can play a part too - explore @zslofficial.bsky.social volunteering opportunities that support river habitats and London’s wildlife year-round.
Find out more 👇
www.zsl.org/what-we-do/p...
You can play a part too - explore @zslofficial.bsky.social volunteering opportunities that support river habitats and London’s wildlife year-round.
Find out more 👇
www.zsl.org/what-we-do/p...
London’s Rivers | ZSL
Please help us health-check and survey our rivers as part of our ongoing programme of Citizen Science projects.
www.zsl.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
12. The Mayor has convened partners to develop a ten-year plan to clean up London’s rivers 🌊
You can play a part too - explore @zslofficial.bsky.social volunteering opportunities that support river habitats and London’s wildlife year-round.
Find out more 👇
www.zsl.org/what-we-do/p...
You can play a part too - explore @zslofficial.bsky.social volunteering opportunities that support river habitats and London’s wildlife year-round.
Find out more 👇
www.zsl.org/what-we-do/p...
As part of ZSL’s 200th anniversary celebrations, join us for Wild Talks, a special free lecture series exploring the biggest questions in wildlife science and conservation - past, present and future #ZSLWildTalks
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As part of ZSL’s 200th anniversary celebrations, join us for Wild Talks, a special free lecture series exploring the biggest questions in wildlife science and conservation - past, present and future #ZSLWildTalks
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Photography can inspire care for wildlife - but it can also cause harm. Our new paper highlights how unethical photography threatens the Galaxy Frog, underscoring the need for ethical wildlife photography #galaxyfrog #wildlifephotography @zslofficial.bsky.social
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Photography can inspire care for wildlife - but it can also cause harm. Our new paper highlights how unethical photography threatens the Galaxy Frog, underscoring the need for ethical wildlife photography #galaxyfrog #wildlifephotography @zslofficial.bsky.social
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
How can you ensure the timber you import comes from deforestation-free sources? Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th Jan, to find out more about our work with World Forest ID using chemical testing to verify geographic origin of timber products 🪵 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-does...
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How can you ensure the timber you import comes from deforestation-free sources? Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th Jan, to find out more about our work with World Forest ID using chemical testing to verify geographic origin of timber products 🪵 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-does...
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Without changes, plastic pollution will keep pushing health-related economic losses even higher.
But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way.
See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet:
www.unep.org/interactives...
But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way.
See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet:
www.unep.org/interactives...
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Without changes, plastic pollution will keep pushing health-related economic losses even higher.
But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way.
See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet:
www.unep.org/interactives...
But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way.
See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet:
www.unep.org/interactives...
As scrutiny on forest-risk commodity sourcing intensifies, companies and regulators need tools that can pinpoint exactly where their products come from. Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th January to learn more about chemical origin testing of timber products: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
As scrutiny on forest-risk commodity sourcing intensifies, companies and regulators need tools that can pinpoint exactly where their products come from. Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th January to learn more about chemical origin testing of timber products: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
🏆 Celebrating outstanding contributions to zoology and conservation science 🏆
ZSL’s programme of science and conservation awards recognise remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals. Just take a look at this year’s winners!
ZSL’s programme of science and conservation awards recognise remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals. Just take a look at this year’s winners!
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🏆 Celebrating outstanding contributions to zoology and conservation science 🏆
ZSL’s programme of science and conservation awards recognise remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals. Just take a look at this year’s winners!
ZSL’s programme of science and conservation awards recognise remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals. Just take a look at this year’s winners!
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Red-billed chough is on the brink of disappearing from Scotland. Under 50 pairs remain on Islay & Colonsay.
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
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📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Red-billed chough is on the brink of disappearing from Scotland. Under 50 pairs remain on Islay & Colonsay.
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
The UN Environment Programme's 7th Global Environmental Outlook #GEO7 is out today, providing the most comprehensive scientific assessment of the global environment to date
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The UN Environment Programme's 7th Global Environmental Outlook #GEO7 is out today, providing the most comprehensive scientific assessment of the global environment to date
Keep an eye on the magazine shelves - you might see some of our science! 🔬
Louise Gibson and Alex Thomas teamed up with photographer Britta Jackinski to capture their cutting-edge research into how forensics can tackle the illegal wildlife trade
Read more here 👇
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Louise Gibson and Alex Thomas teamed up with photographer Britta Jackinski to capture their cutting-edge research into how forensics can tackle the illegal wildlife trade
Read more here 👇
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
ZSL research features in TIME's Top 100 Photographs of 2025 | The Zoological Society of London
A rather unusual cover star had graced the covers of TIME Magazine - shining a spotlight on our work tackling the illegal wildlife trade
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Keep an eye on the magazine shelves - you might see some of our science! 🔬
Louise Gibson and Alex Thomas teamed up with photographer Britta Jackinski to capture their cutting-edge research into how forensics can tackle the illegal wildlife trade
Read more here 👇
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Louise Gibson and Alex Thomas teamed up with photographer Britta Jackinski to capture their cutting-edge research into how forensics can tackle the illegal wildlife trade
Read more here 👇
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
An exciting opportunity to join the team behind one of the world's major zoological libraries 📚
We are currently recruiting for two roles, an Archivist and a Reading Room Assistant, to join ZSL's Library and Archives team. Find out more & apply before 19th December: careers.zsl.org/vacancies/va...
We are currently recruiting for two roles, an Archivist and a Reading Room Assistant, to join ZSL's Library and Archives team. Find out more & apply before 19th December: careers.zsl.org/vacancies/va...
December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
An exciting opportunity to join the team behind one of the world's major zoological libraries 📚
We are currently recruiting for two roles, an Archivist and a Reading Room Assistant, to join ZSL's Library and Archives team. Find out more & apply before 19th December: careers.zsl.org/vacancies/va...
We are currently recruiting for two roles, an Archivist and a Reading Room Assistant, to join ZSL's Library and Archives team. Find out more & apply before 19th December: careers.zsl.org/vacancies/va...