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This is what your cat’s sleeping position tells you about how it's feeling

2 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

Cat ownership is rising in the UK, with a third of all UK households now owning a cat – but many owners might not have thought to pay much attention to their cat’s sleeping position. Sleep is one of the most telling forms of cat body language, offering insight into how safe, healthy, and relaxed your cat feels in its environment. A cat sleeping belly up indicates trust. A cat’s vital organs are in its belly, so if it’s feeling unsafe it will protect its stomach area.
Britain’s beasts: These are the biggest animals in the UK

4 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

When we think of British wildlife, we often picture foxes, hedgehogs, and garden birds – but the UK is also home to some impressively large and powerful animals. Britain's lost beasts: when did the moose, wolf and bear go extinct in UK? Whether roaming forests, burrowing in the countryside, or gliding through coastal waters, these creatures are not only big in size but also in ecological importance.
This is what your dog’s poop can tell you about its health | Countryfile.com

4 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

When you're walking your dog, it’s tempting to just hold your nose and shovel your dog’s poop into a bag, but experts suggest taking a slightly closer look to make sure there are no changes or abnormalities.
What’s the most common spider in Britain?

4 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

With 650 species of spider in the UK, some are more commonly found in our gardens than others. The British Arachnological Society has helped us analyse the current UK spider population and decipher which may be the most numerous spider species currently on our shores. What’s the most common spider species in Britain? There are many common spider species in the UK, but it’s likely that the most common is the European garden spider (Araneus diadematus) – seen frequently in late summer and autumn.
Cats can recognise their owner’s BO – and use different nostrils to sniff strangers, new research reveals | Countryfile.com

4 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

Researchers found that cats spent more time sniffing the scent of strangers than that of their owners, indicating an ability to differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar human odours.
What’s the most common butterfly species in the UK?

4 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

Butterfly Conservation runs the Big Butterfly Count every year, which gives experts a good idea of which butterfly species are the most commonly found in Britain – but these numbers change every year. The 2024 Big Butterfly Count found that the most abundant British butterfly species is the gatekeeper butterfly, with 190,413 in the annual count. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, the ringlet butterfly was found to be the most abundant butterfly species.
"Summer afternoon – the two most beautiful words in the English language": These stunning quotes encompass all that we love about summer | Countryfile.com

6 days ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

The arrival of summer can be almost euphoric. The days have been gradually getting longer, life has returned and we can spend more time outside than any other time of year. Writers and poets have long been inspired by the season, capturing its magic in their words and phrases. We've gathered together some of the most glorious quotes about the summer season.
A new Royal favourite: how the Jack Russell Terrier has seen a surge in popularity, boosted by Queen Camilla's love for the breed

1 week ago | countryfile.com | Carys Matthews

The Jack Russell Terrier, a favourite of Queen Camilla, has experienced a spectacular start to 2025, with new data from The Kennel Club showing a significant rise in the breed's popularity. According to the latest figures, puppy registrations for the breed have surged by a remarkable 75% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.
Scientists solve the decades-long mystery of what makes cats orange – and why ginger cats tend to be male | Countryfile.com

1 week ago | countryfile.com | Carys Matthews

In two new studies published in Current Biology, researchers from Stanford University and Kyushu University found that ginger cats have an elusive genetic mutation that gives orange cats their vibrant colour – a mutation found in no other mammal. Researchers compared DNA samples from dozens of cats with and without orange fur and found that ginger cats are missing a small section of DNA in a gene called ARHGAP36. This gene controls the production of pigments in the cat's skin, fur, and eyes.
What’s the most common reptile in Britain?

1 week ago | countryfile.com | Freya Parr

Reptiles may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of UK wildlife, but they’re out there — hiding in grasslands, woodland edges and even gardens. Despite its elusive nature, one species is more widespread than any other across the country. The common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is the most widespread and numerous reptile in Britain. It is found in a wide range of habitats, including heathlands, moorlands, grasslands, woodlands, sea cliffs and dry-stone walls.