The unicorn is indeed the national animal of Scotland, per its official government designations. As such, we rate this claim ...

Forestry and Land Scotland says that for a long time, golden eagles have represented a "classic symbol of the wild" in Scotland. Known for the "glorious light golden brown plumage on their head, neck ...

The species is among Scotland's most recognisable butterflies — known for its bright orange and black colours. (Image: TorriPhoto / Getty Images) 3 of 7 Share ...

Two dangerous animals caught in Scotland after being released 'illegally' Weighing up to 27kg, lynx hunt deer, mountain hares and other small mammals (Picture: Vaclav Sebek/Shutterstock) ...

A study focused on protecting Scotland's capercaillie population by managing predators through non-lethal means has seen ...

Shetland Islands, Scotland — On a narrow isthmus connecting two of the United Kingdom’s northern isles of Shetland, a miserable-looking bird sits hunched on the sand, ignoring people walking ...

Wildlife authorities transported the animals to the Edinburgh Zoo for quarantine, said David Field, chief executive of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Advertisement ...

Lynx dies after it was re-captured following its release 'by rogue rewilder' in Scotland as fears grow that more wild cats are on the loose. By ROBERT FOLKER. Published: 06:17 EDT, 11 January 2025 ...

New pterosaur species discovered in Scotland. With a wingspan up to five feet long, Ceoptera evansae once flew over the misty Isle of Skye. By Laura Baisas. Published Feb 6, 2024 10:02 AM EST.