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...

Our first event on 3rd Feb, Trailblazers & Pioneers, will explore historical insights from ZSL’s rich scientific heritage, and showcase the groundbreaking achievements of today. Hosted by none other than @adamrutherford.bsky.social. Book your free ticket now! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

Over six evenings in 2026, world-leading scientists, conservationists, and guest speakers will explore how our understanding of nature has evolved over the past 200 years, from Darwin and other early trailblazers to today’s cutting-edge work protecting species across the globe 🌍

With huge thanks to the Marsh Charitable Trust, and to Clarivate, for their generous and continued support of our awards programme, allowing us to recognise these remarkable individuals. We are so grateful.
@marshawards.bsky.social @clarivate.com

The ZSL Clarivate Award for Communicating Zoology is awarded to Hugh Warwick, for communication of a zoological nature that has an outstanding impact on a general audience, for his book Cull of the Wild @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social @chiffchat.bsky.social ⭐️

Jo Gilbert, @wildchiswick.bsky.social, is the winner of the ZSL Stamford Raffles Award for outstanding contributions to zoology through dedication and leadership, making an enormous contribution to wildlife in Chiswick, conservation education, and community engagement 🏆

Professor Nick Graham @lancasteruni.bsky.social is the winner of the ZSL Marsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation. Nick's work bridging rigorous science with conservation practice and global policy advocacy distinguish him as a leader in marine conservation 🏅🌊 @nickajgraham.bsky.social

The ZSL Marsh Award for Conservation Biology is awarded to Professor Tim Blackburn, @ucllifesciences.bsky.social, for his pioneering work in macroecology, contribution to invasion biology, and profound scientific and policy impact ⭐️🌍 @mothyblackburn.bsky.social

The Frink Award, ZSL’s lifetime achievement award goes to Professor Josephine Pemberton, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, for contributions to behavioural ecology, evolutionary genetics, and long-term field research that have transformed our understanding of wild animal populations 🏆

The ZSL Scientific Medal is also awarded to Professor Stephen Montgomery, @bristolbiosci.bsky.social whose research has provided insights into the relationships between ecological niche specialisation, brain structure, and cognitive function 🏅 @ebablab.bsky.social

Secondly, to Dr Sally Keith @lancasteruni.bsky.social for her research in the field of macrobehaviour, and commitment to advancing of our understanding of whole biological systems of coral reefs 🏆 @salkeith.bsky.social

Firstly, to Professor Cristina Banks-Leite, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, whose research has transformed our understanding of biodiversity change in human-modified tropical landscapes ⭐

The ZSL Scientific Medal is presented to researchers for outstanding contributions to their field, made within 15 years of completing their PhD. This year, 3 Medals were awarded 👇

The ZSL Thomas Henry Huxley and Marsh Prize is awarded to Dr Charles Emogor @camzoology.bsky.social for his doctoral thesis ‘Pangolin exploitation and wild meat hunting in Nigeria’ @charlesemogor.bsky.social 🏅

Flynn Bizzell @ox.ac.uk is awarded the ZSL Charles Darwin Award and Marsh Prize for his outstanding zoological undergraduate research project exploring disease management through hygienic cannibalism by Lasis niger ant queens 🏆

The ZSL Prince Philip Award and Marsh Prize, awarded to A-level pupils, for an account of practical animal biology work, is awarded to Kush Patel and Tanish Gadley, Merchant Taylors' Scool, for their project looking at the effect of temperature on the metabolic activity of crickets ⭐️

We're looking forward to celebrating with you! 🏆