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• Meet the Animal Stars in an Unanimated Habitat

  

  When animals take the stage they completely steal the focus, and leave us in an emotional lock, while our hearts melt over their lovable personality. So what... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENTERTAINMENT, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• First Time Travel Made Less Scary

  

  If you are thinking of going travelling, and are thinking of going on your own, it can be a fairly daunting thought. It can be very beneficial to head off on... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Wings to Flippers - Why Penguins Lost Their Flight

  

  Penguins lost the ability of flight hundreds of thousands of years ago, but ancestors of these birds could fly. A new study in to the energy expenditure of... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• 5 Digital Ways to ‘green’ Your Trip

  

  With lightweight laptops, tablets and smartphones, getting online during your travels has never been easier. There is a wealth of apps, websites and social medi... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Why is Preserving Biodiversity Important?

  

  Biological diversity, commonly known as biodiversity, is a term used to describe the wide variety of living organisms and ecosystems found on Earth. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• International Biodiversity Day 2013

  

  What you can do today to help protect our fragile ecosystem Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Indian Tigers Face Extinction Due to ‘lack in Genetic Diversity’

  

  Cardiff University researchers have found that Indian tigers are facing extinction due to a collapse in the genetic variety of their mating partners. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• 'Ugly Fish' in Need of a Date

  

  London Zoo are appealing to fish keepers worldwide to try and find a mate for a critically endangered, tropical, and perhaps lonesome, species. With only three... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Past Frontier Staff: Where Are They Now? Nisha Owen, Research & Development...

  

  Nisha Owen has just finished her PhD studying human-wildlife conflict with large mammals in South India having spent several years before that gaining experienc... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Volunteer Photo of the Week: Char Armitage

  

  Char Armitage volounteered on the Madagascar Conservation Adventure where she took this stunning photo of a rainforest tree frog. For further information about... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 TRAVEL

• The Puffin Census Begins!

  

  A puffin census will begin on the Farne Islands in Northumberland where thousands of burrows will be checked on eight islands around this area. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• 5 Things to Do in Madagascar

  

  While volunteering, it's important to make sure you don't miss out on the fantastic things to see and do. Madagascar is a country of unusual sights and... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Keep Calm and Drill On: Fracking Debate Gets Heated

  

  Around the world, citizens are divided on the issue of fracking: will it be an answer to the need for renewable energy or will extracting shale gas do more... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Weddell Seals Found to Be Born with Abnormally Large Brains

  

  Weddell seals are born with brains which are 70% the size of their parents, but a body mass of only 6-7%. The reason for this precocial development of the brain... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Top 5 Stunning Places to Photograph Around the World

  

  From places of immense natural beauty and wonders of natural science to legendary monuments of everlasting love and ancient cultures, we bring you the top five... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Barrier Reef at Risk from Australia’s Export Industry

  

  The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders. It is a place where people from all over the world flock to, in order to dive or snorkel in the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Volunteer Photo of the Week: Sarah Watson

  

  Sarah Watson volunteered on Frontier's Madagascar Teaching, Wildlife & Diving project where she took this stunning shot of Madagascar's clear waters. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Jelly Invaders from Space?

  

  There is nothing better than a vacation in a hot and sunny climate over summer, especially one which involves the beach and tanning lotion. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Why Take a Gap Year?

  

  Thinking about taking a gap year but not sure if it’s for you? There are a million and one reasons why you should travel and volunteer on your gap year that mea... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 TRAVEL

• European Parliament Votes for Fishing Reforms

  

  Since 2011, various campaigns have been launched in Europe with the sole purpose of radicalising the level of overfishing that occurs in European waters. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT