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Bird of prey crimes fall by a quarter in Scotland

Bird of prey crimes fall by a quarter in Scotland

Although the figures are “good news”, Scotland’s environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham said more need to be done. Government says more...

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Rabies warning over pets bought online

Rabies warning over pets bought online

“Smuggled or illegally imported mammals have a very high risk of being infected with rabies." Opossums with no rabies vaccinations...

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African swine fever ’spreading slowly’

African swine fever ’spreading slowly’

African swine fever was identified in Lithuania and eastern Poland in early 2014, and subsequently in Latvia and Estonia. Report...

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Tool-using sea otters not genetically tied

Tool-using sea otters not genetically tied

Sea otters often use tools like rocks or other hard objects to crack into their meals. Study find sea otters...

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Born Free calls for a review of zoo regulations

Born Free calls for a review of zoo regulations

The plan calls on the government to end the import, sales and keeping of wild-caught mammals as pets. Priority plan...

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Kea parrot’s ‘laughter’ is infectious, study finds

Kea parrot’s ‘laughter’ is infectious, study finds

Kea parrots are the first known non-mammal to demonstrate ‘emotionally contagious’ sounds. Play call encourages other parrots to play New...

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National Trust announces plan to restore nature

National Trust announces plan to restore nature

The National Trust aims to create and restore ‘priority’ wildlife habitats on 10 per cent of its land. Charity aims...

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Projects help to protect rare gibbon in Vietnam

Projects help to protect rare gibbon in Vietnam

Eastern black-crested gibbons are one of the rarest apes in the world. Efficient stoves and elephant grass help farmers and...

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Criminal gangs kill ‘millions’ of songbirds in Cyprus

Criminal gangs kill ‘millions’ of songbirds in Cyprus

Hundreds of thousands of birds, including blackcaps and robins, were killed at the small British Sovereign Base Area last autumn....

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Czech zoo to remove rhino horns following French attack

Czech zoo to remove rhino horns following French attack

In traditional Asian medicine, powdered rhino horn is used as a supposed cure for a range of illnesses. Dvur Kralove...

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