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Lost species – romantic visions or practical solutions?
Is the reintroduction of species a truly visionary policy which will help to improve the status of our current ecosystems? ...
Immediate care for orphaned wildlife
Wildlife orphan status is difficult to determine – sometimes it's just that the parents are not seen or the juvenile...
The role of zoos in conservation
Chester Zoo's veterinary officer Steve Unwin explores the role of the modern zoo in conservation… ...
New centre to offer a refuge for reptiles
“Whilst rehoming is central to the NCRW’s existence, it will also provide a gold standard for reptile welfare." National Centre...
Promising work on ape vaccine under threat
Diseases such as Ebola and anthrax have devastated wild ape populations. Trials stopped in tracks due to changes in US...
Trial shows promise for facial tumour cure
Lead author Dr Cesar Tovar said the findings confirm it is possible to trigger the devil’s immune system to recognise...
Bees can identify other bees’ footprints, study finds
“This is the first time it has been shown that bumblebees can tell the difference between their scent and the...
Investigation reveals loopholes in shark fin trade
Shark fins drying on the streets of Hong Kong. Traders falsely declaring fins as ‘fish products’ Huge volumes of shark...
Council refuses licence for South Lakes Safari Zoo
The zoo was previously fined nearly £300,000 after one of its keepers was mauled to death by a tiger in...
Fitness tracker reveals sleep patterns of elephants
The elephants in the study slept two hours a day on average. Study may aid development of better conservation strategies ...