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Man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds
RSPCA inspectors and police found 13 live goldfinches kept in tiny cages, as well as one siskin and a dead...

Kittiwake added to list of threatened species
The black-legged kittiwake has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Climate change and fishing affecting food...

Government agrees on sustainable fishing quotas
The increased quotas include North Sea cod. Quotas increase for North Sea cod and haddock The UK government has secured...
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25 Genomes Project to reveal 25 species
The project could show why red squirrels are vulnerable to squirrel pox. Species include the grey squirrel, golden eagle and...

Narwhals show ‘alarming’ response to stress
Melting sea ice has made the narwhal’s natural habitat more accessible to humans. Combination of low heart rate and hard...

Beavers to return to the Forest of Dean
Beavers were driven to extinction in England 400 years ago. Proposal granted full licence by Natural England The government has...

UK makes global commitment to reduce pollution
Countries around the world are being urged to take action to stop plastic entering our seas. UN member states pledge...

Poor water quality restricts Thames wildlife – ZSL
Teams of volunteers surveyed river banks, using an app to geotag, photograph and assess outfalls. Pollutants dumped in the Thames...

Instagram takes steps to address wildlife selfies
Now, when Instagram users search for hashtags such as #slothselfie, they will be presented with a warning message. Content advisory...

Countries commit to ocean pollution campaign
Nearly 40 countries have joined the UN Environment’s CleanSeas campaign. Chile, Oman, Sri Lanka and South Africa join UN Environment...