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Governments vote to save world’s migratory wildlife
World governments have voted to give chimpanzees additional protection. Decision highlights critical role animals play in planet’s ecosystem Chimpanzees, leopards...
Experts in disagreement over exotic pets
Governments of several countries are exploring the regulation, or even banning, of exotic pet keeping. Scientists debate ethical issues of...
Rare seabird has ‘remarkable’ breeding season
"Little terns are one of a number of species that have benefited from the protected areas around the country." Terns...
Skomer Island’s seals killed in recent storms
Skomer Island is an important breeding ground for the Atlantic grey seal. Wildlife Trust launches fundraising appeal Recent storms have...
Report reveals barn owl exposure to rat poisons
78 percent of barn owls that died in 2016 had liver residues of at least one SGAR (rat poison). Results...
Remember hedgehogs this autumn, charities say
Howard the hoglet was found with his head stuck in a plastic bottle. He is being cared for by Born...
Vets save bear cub with mystery illness
The vets removed three kilogrammes of tissue from Nyan htoo’s tongue. Disease caused Nyan htoo’s tongue to swell Vets...
Rising concern over honey bee future
BBKA’s survey shows 62 per cent of beekeepers are concerned about the impact of pesticides on the future of honey...
Zoos urged to join fight against wildlife trafficking
Zoos and aquariums are often involved in international movements of trade in wild and captive-bred animals. CITES general-secretary speaks at...
Study reveals huge fall in flying insect population
The total biomass of flying insects has decreased 76 per cent since 1989. Decrease expected but more severe than first...