Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
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Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
Spooky Species
Be spellbound by wildlife this season!
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire's lost species
The results of our Great Yorkshire Creature Count has forced many of us to face up to the sad fact that much of our most beloved wildlife – that not so long ago would have been a common sight in…
Yorkshire's spooky species
As Halloween draws near, we reveal some of Yorkshire's most weird and wonderful wildlife.
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust receives Species Recovery Funding
In response to Defra’s announcement 'Butterflies, bats and birds among rare species set to benefit from new funding announced' we explore the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust projects that…
Thresher shark
The thresher shark is a migratory species and passes through UK waters in the summer months. If you’re lucky, you might see this magnificent shark jump high out of the water in to the air.
The Fight to Save a Species - a Crayfish Officer's Journey
In her latest blog, Telling our Story volunteer Sara talked to Vanessa Barlow, YWT’s Crayfish Project Officer to find out more about how she got into conservation and her most rewarding work, as…
Tope shark
This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.