ZSL
@zslofficial.bsky.social
A science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where nature and wildlife thrive together.
https://www.zsl.org/
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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.
🔗 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
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...
Another ZSL and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social MSc Wild Animal Biology graduate publication! 🎓Liam Joyce leads new research on extinct in the wild Socorro doves, not seen in the wild since 1972
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Another ZSL and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social MSc Wild Animal Biology graduate publication! 🎓Liam Joyce leads new research on extinct in the wild Socorro doves, not seen in the wild since 1972
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🚨We have a SUPER exciting announcement!🚨
Our next Summer Meeting will be at @zslofficial.bsky.social on the theme of The Zoological Society of London at 200: Science, Society, and the Natural World 🥳
📅1-3 July 2026
🗺️Zoological Society of London
Find out how to submit 👇🏻
shnh.org.uk/all-events/c...
Our next Summer Meeting will be at @zslofficial.bsky.social on the theme of The Zoological Society of London at 200: Science, Society, and the Natural World 🥳
📅1-3 July 2026
🗺️Zoological Society of London
Find out how to submit 👇🏻
shnh.org.uk/all-events/c...
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🚨We have a SUPER exciting announcement!🚨
Our next Summer Meeting will be at @zslofficial.bsky.social on the theme of The Zoological Society of London at 200: Science, Society, and the Natural World 🥳
📅1-3 July 2026
🗺️Zoological Society of London
Find out how to submit 👇🏻
shnh.org.uk/all-events/c...
Our next Summer Meeting will be at @zslofficial.bsky.social on the theme of The Zoological Society of London at 200: Science, Society, and the Natural World 🥳
📅1-3 July 2026
🗺️Zoological Society of London
Find out how to submit 👇🏻
shnh.org.uk/all-events/c...
New research on meerkat health by ZSL and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social, led by MSc Wild Animal Health graduate Akari Sando, investigated cases of Angiostrongylus vasorum, a lungworm, in meerkats in UK zoos #WildAnimalHealth
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New research on meerkat health by ZSL and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social, led by MSc Wild Animal Health graduate Akari Sando, investigated cases of Angiostrongylus vasorum, a lungworm, in meerkats in UK zoos #WildAnimalHealth
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New paper out! 📢 We tested whether boat activity from an eel telemetry study disturbed protected waterbirds in a UK reservoir.
🦆 No evidence of disturbance.
🌦️ Bird numbers varied with weather + season.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🦆 No evidence of disturbance.
🌦️ Bird numbers varied with weather + season.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The impact of boat activities associated with an acoustic fish telemetry study on waterbird populations in a Special Protection Area
It is widely recognized that the research techniques used to monitor and study wildlife have the potential to disturb and alter the behavior of the study species. However, other impacts on sensitive,...
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New paper out! 📢 We tested whether boat activity from an eel telemetry study disturbed protected waterbirds in a UK reservoir.
🦆 No evidence of disturbance.
🌦️ Bird numbers varied with weather + season.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🦆 No evidence of disturbance.
🌦️ Bird numbers varied with weather + season.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Just one week left until our launch event with @s-pooley.bsky.social for his book Discovering the Okapi! Join us on Tues 2nd Dec to hear from the author, and learn about ZSL's 125-year-long history with this enigmatic animal. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Just one week left until our launch event with @s-pooley.bsky.social for his book Discovering the Okapi! Join us on Tues 2nd Dec to hear from the author, and learn about ZSL's 125-year-long history with this enigmatic animal. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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📣New paper out today!
We’ve found concentrations of mercury in UK-harbour porpoises is increasing. 📈🐬
We also found concentrations of mercury were associated with an increased risk of dying from infectious disease.☠️
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
We’ve found concentrations of mercury in UK-harbour porpoises is increasing. 📈🐬
We also found concentrations of mercury were associated with an increased risk of dying from infectious disease.☠️
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Temporal Increases in Mercury Concentrations are Associated with Increased Risk of Death by Infectious Disease in Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena Phocoena)
Trace elements, particularly heavy metals like mercury, pose significant risks to marine ecosystems due to their toxic and bioaccumulative properties. Concentrations in some marine species show concer...
pubs.acs.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣New paper out today!
We’ve found concentrations of mercury in UK-harbour porpoises is increasing. 📈🐬
We also found concentrations of mercury were associated with an increased risk of dying from infectious disease.☠️
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
We’ve found concentrations of mercury in UK-harbour porpoises is increasing. 📈🐬
We also found concentrations of mercury were associated with an increased risk of dying from infectious disease.☠️
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Search is on for the German hairy snail in London
Conchologists, and citizen scientists team up to seek out endangered mollusc species along River Thames
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Humanity's future depends on strong, resilient ecosystems.🌳🐿️🐝🌱🦋
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Nature recovery requires whole-ecosystem action
With one in six species threatened with extinction in the UK, senior ecologists are calling for an ecosystem approach to halt nature decline.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Humanity's future depends on strong, resilient ecosystems.🌳🐿️🐝🌱🦋
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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Booked your ticket yet? @hopkinspress.bsky.social author, Simon Pooley, will be talking about his new book DISCOVERING THE OKAPI on 2 December 2025!
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
You can book for this free event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
You can book for this free event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Booked your ticket yet? @hopkinspress.bsky.social author, Simon Pooley, will be talking about his new book DISCOVERING THE OKAPI on 2 December 2025!
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
You can book for this free event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
You can book for this free event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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"If ecosystems go, we go.” - Nathalie Pettorelli @pettorelli.bsky.social
Time to rethink nature conservation?
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"If ecosystems go, we go.” - Nathalie Pettorelli @pettorelli.bsky.social
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Outfall Safari, a successful citizen science is the subject for our latest Thames Rivers Trust online Lunch & Learn.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Outfall Safari, a successful citizen science is the subject for our latest Thames Rivers Trust online Lunch & Learn.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
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⌛There is one week left to submit your abstract. Submit your proposal by 17:00 GMT Friday 14 November.
The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026 brings together leading organisations and stakeholders to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through collaboration at scale.
The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026 brings together leading organisations and stakeholders to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through collaboration at scale.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
⌛There is one week left to submit your abstract. Submit your proposal by 17:00 GMT Friday 14 November.
The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026 brings together leading organisations and stakeholders to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through collaboration at scale.
The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026 brings together leading organisations and stakeholders to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through collaboration at scale.
This weekend our Deputy Director of Science, Professor Andrew Cunningham, gave the keynote presentation at the 77th International Brucellosis Research Conference in Costa Rica, speaking on "The Road to One Health - a personal journey" 🎉 #Brucellosis2025
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This weekend our Deputy Director of Science, Professor Andrew Cunningham, gave the keynote presentation at the 77th International Brucellosis Research Conference in Costa Rica, speaking on "The Road to One Health - a personal journey" 🎉 #Brucellosis2025