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Rare porpoise faces ‘imminent extinction’
“Having discovered the vaquita less than 60 years ago, we humans have now brought it to the brink of extinction."...
Study a potential ‘game-changer’ for mosquito control
Only female mosquitoes bite and transmit pathogens that cause disease. Research will enable scientists to eliminate females New research on...
Lions under same threats as extinct Ice Age cats
If prey continues to decline, both the African lion and the Sunda clouded leopard will be at high risk of...
Marine mammal decisions ‘should involve animal welfare’
Bycatch is one of the greatest sources of sources of marine mammal injury and death. Researchers argue that an ethical...
South Lakes Safari Zoo granted new licence
The zoo was taken over by a new company earlier this year after inspection reports showed nearly 500 animals died...
Wildlife conservation ‘could increase risk of Lyme disease’
Some management activities could lead to an increased risk of Lyme disease by increasing the habitat available for ticks. Some...
Brown hares ‘could benefit from non-native crops’
“Our research suggests that for hares, diversifying farmland by planting biomass crops in small chunks might replace something of what...
Shipping noise ‘may cause hearing loss’ in seals
Harbour seals are declining in some regions of the UK, yet half of the SACs associated with them had a...
Killer whale contained ‘highest level of PCBs’ ever recorded
There is growing concern that the effects being seen in this small group of whales could become apparent in more...
Neonicotinoid pesticide reduces ovary development in bumblebee queens
The study looked at the feeding behaviour and ovary development of four species of bumblebee queen. Thiamethoxam also found to...