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East Allington Primary Pupils Join Chris Packham for Tree Planting
General News EP Emily Pike March 05, 2026 514
This half term thirteen pupils from East Allington Primary School, part of Education South West, travelled to a rewilding site near Launceston to take part in a special tree...
South Hams District Council Sows Seeds for New Urban Wildlife Meadows in Ivybridge
General News EP Emily Pike November 27, 2025 1039
South Hams District Council is delighted to announce the creation of a series of new urban mini meadows across Ivybridge, as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing local...
Devon public can protect wildlife from unattended football nets
General News SA Sam Acourt June 12, 2025 1626

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People in Devon can help save animals’ lives by putting away their back garden football nets after use.
Police and Marine Management Organisation are warning people to stay away from whales
General News SA Sam Acourt April 10, 2025 1815

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Following a rise in the sightings of whales, the public is being urged to keep their distance if they come to the South Hams. 
Harbour officials warn people not to approach injured seal, saying she is "being monitored"
General News SA Sam Acourt September 12, 2024 1541
A seal has been spotted with something wrapped tightly around her neck, but Dartmouth Harbour says she is "well known to both The Seal Project UK and British Divers...
Grass snake spotted emerging from estuary
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated May 30, 2023 2440

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A grass snake was spotted emerging from the Kingsbridge estuary in a rare wildlife sighting. 
Otters spotted in the South Hams
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 24, 2023 1870

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An otter has been spotted and photographed in the River Avon. 
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm announces the death of one of their most popular animals
General News SA Sam Acourt March 02, 2023 1681

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Totnes Rare Breeds Farm announces "with great sadness" the death of their last red squirrel Rosie. 
The local hedgehog rescue charity helping Prickles in a Pickle
General News RR Rachel Roberts February 02, 2022 1782

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Although hedgehog rescue continues all year round, we are heading rapidly towards one of the busiest times of year, early spring. The reasons for this are varied but whatever...
Giant Bluefin tuna filmed in a feeding frenzy off the coast of Dartmouth
General News SA Sam Acourt December 15, 2021 3676

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Dolphin Watch UK posted footage from 12 miles off the coast of Dartmouth of Giant Bluefin tuna in a feeding frenzy. 
Tiny gravestones aim to reduce hedgehog road deaths
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated November 03, 2021 1768

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You may have noticed a very sad line up of tiny gravestones near the entrance to Cookworthy Road in Kingsbridge as a group tries to highlight hedgehog safety. ...
Rare snake photographed in the South Hams
General News SA Sam Acourt September 15, 2021 2576

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An albino grass snake has been photographed in the South Hams.
Stunning video of a leatherback turtle captured off the South Hams coast
General News SA Sam Acourt July 16, 2021 2577

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Two fisherman have filmed a leatherback turtle off the coast of the South Hams, shared by BBC Radio Devon.  
SHDC asks for your opinion on rewilding council-owned land
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 13, 2021 2138
South Hams District Council is launching a consultation to explore what the public thinks about the council enabling rewilding on a small proportion of their land. ...
25 year anniversary of Follaton Arboretum sees improvements for both wildlife and people
General News SA Sam Acourt June 25, 2021 1993
2021 marks the quarter century anniversary of the creation of Follaton Arboretum in Totnes, and to celebrate, SHDC have worked with local groups to make improvements for both wildlife...
Dog is rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder
General News SA Sam Acourt April 20, 2021 2053

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A cocker spaniel named Henry was rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder near Little Dartmouth. 
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