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.

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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/...

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...

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...

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!

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

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...

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...

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

🚨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...

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

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/...

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...

📣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/...

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/...

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...

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...

"If ecosystems go, we go.” - Nathalie Pettorelli @pettorelli.bsky.social

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

⌛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.

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

The latest ZSL Annual Report is here! Over the past year we’ve reintroduced species to the wild, safeguarded others from extinction and inspired millions at our Zoos. To our supporters: thank you, we couldn’t do it without you! Read more here zsl.org/annualreport

The Resilient Landscapes & Seas (RLAS) Partnership aims to build a cohesive community around landscape-scale transformation. Save the date for the RLAS Symposium, and submit an abstract now 👉 bit.ly/rlassymposium #ResilientLandscapesAndSeasSymposium 🌍

Will you be joining us tomorrow at 6pm? Speakers at our #ZSLTalks will be discussing how genomes interact and respond to the environment, and how this knowledge can be used to protect biodiversity and health. It's not too late to book your free ticket! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

DON'T FORGET! @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 Book for this free event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

One week to go until our next Science and Conservation Event! Join us on 4th Nov at 6pm as our speakers discuss how #genomics can offer new insights into assessing wildlife health for conservation 🎟️ Book your free ticket: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

SAVE THE DATE! @hopkinspress.bsky.social author, Simon Pooley, will be talking about his book DISCOVERING THE OKAPI on 2 December 2025 @zslofficial.bsky.social @londonzoo.bsky.social Book for this free event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

We're so excited to be hosting this event for LGBTQ+ STEM Day with @prideinstem.bsky.social on 18th November! 🌈 Find out more and book your free ticket: www.outsavvy.com/event/31027/...

Join us on 2nd December for the launch of Discovering the Okapi! 📖 Hear from author Dr Simon Pooley as he discusses his new book, and learn about ZSL's 125-year history with this enigmatic animal. Book your free place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

🎙️ Do you know where the wood in your floorboards comes from? Learn how scientists are tracing timber back to its source, and how this impacts forest protection in the latest episode of the #ZSLWildScience podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6oXspub...

Do you know the journey of your discarded plastic bottle? Newly published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers find that more than 50% of #plastic bottles in the Thames end up in the North Sea (with the other half stranded on the river banks)

When you get 5 minutes of autumnal sun and can start functioning again ✨☀️ This fox was captured during our Network Rail & @zslofficial.bsky.social Monitoring & Technology Team project to assess lineside biodiversity🛤️🐾 @zslscience.bsky.social #FoxOfTheDay #CameraTrapTuesday

Big news from the Indian Ocean! First sighting of the incredibly rare Omura’s whale, confirming previous acoustic recordings in the Chagos Archipelago. Project to determine cetacean 🐋 diversity by @iomarinescience.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social Photos by me 🧪 🌍 🧵1/5