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Body size could indicate collapse of a species

Body size could indicate collapse of a species

The team looked at data on whales and found significant declines in body size. Conservation lessons learnt from commercial whaling...

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New technologies used to identify biodiversity

New technologies used to identify biodiversity

Using environmental DNA, such as urine, faeces, blood and saliva, the team can identify the different species inhabiting an area....

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Targeted badger cull to take place in Wales

Targeted badger cull to take place in Wales

The Welsh government continues to rule out a large scale badger cull, such as that being carried out in England....

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Rare hazel dormice released in Warwickshire

Rare hazel dormice released in Warwickshire

Dormice will then be released to an undisclosed woodland location in breeding pairs or trios. PTES and partners in bid...

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Zoo welcomes hundreds of disadvantaged families

Zoo welcomes hundreds of disadvantaged families

Wild about Scotland aims to educate the next generation of conservationists about the country’s wildlife by teaching them about native...

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Romania bans wild animals in circuses

Romania bans wild animals in circuses

The use of vertebrate animals in circus shows or similar performances will be prohibited. Practice now banned in 22 European...

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Largest water vole reintroduction underway

Largest water vole reintroduction underway

It is believed that 94 per cent of water voles disappeared from areas where they were once common. Project to...

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Study identifies global hotspots for alien species

Study identifies global hotspots for alien species

The UK has more established alien plants and animals than many other global regions. Alien species mostly in island and...

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Late nesting birds and bees suffering from habitat loss

Late nesting birds and bees suffering from habitat loss

The findings offer insights into why so many closely-related species, such the chaffinch and the goldfinch, are struggling. Study suggests...

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Biologist highlights evolutionary changes in our cities

Biologist highlights evolutionary changes in our cities

"Birds in cities have a couple of things in common. They tend to sing at a higher pitch, they tend...

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