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Birds, bees and flies in disguise: the secret wildlife of Heathrow

27th Mar 201924th May 2019 Heathrow Traveller

From dancing birds to fancy-dress spiders, butterflies to birds of prey, Heathrow is home to a surprising variety of creatures. We asked Heathrow’s Biodiversity Manager, Adam Cheeseman, to lift the lid on the urban wildlife you might not know about.

Eagles, eels and a suitcase of iguanas: tales from the front line against wildlife trafficking

6th Mar 20196th Mar 2019 Heathrow Traveller

Downy eagle chicks — Baby African hawk eagles, discovered as eggs strapped to a smuggler’s body at Heathrow

Border Force’s CITES team tackles the illegal trade in endangered plants and animals. Here, Senior Officer Grant Miller recalls some of the Heathrow-based team’s most memorable moments – and the rare creatures they have rescued.

Meet the curly cows keeping Heathrow wild

12th Oct 201817th Oct 2018 Clare Taylor 4 Comments

Close up of Belted Galloway cow — Here’s looking at moo: a young Belted Galloway. All images © Ecology & Habitat Management Ltd team at Heathrow

This handsome beast is one of the “Oreo cookie cows” helping nature to thrive in Heathrow’s little-known wildlife refuges.

The 12 stripy, curly-haired Belted Galloway cattle haven’t just been chosen for their distinctive looks, though. These cows are brilliant at maintaining wildlife habitats — and that’s all down to their eating habits.
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Fighting back against illegal wildlife trafficking

12th Oct 201811th Oct 2018 Heathrow Traveller

Rhino in long grass at sunrise As London hosts a global conference on combating the illegal wildlife trade, Katherine Rolfe explains what can be done to help save some of the world’s most threatened species.