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US animal circus set to close
The Ringling circus receives tens of thousands of visitors every year. News welcomed by animal rights activists One of America’s...
UK ivory market to be debated in parliament
The UK is the largest exporter of ivory items by number among the EU member states. Petition for UK ban...
Snow and common leopard filmed in same location
Snow leopards are one of the most enigmatic species of big cat. Conservationists raise concerns over future of snow leopards...
Research review ‘supports call for neonicotinoid ban’
‘New research shows in particular that harm to bees arises not only from treated crop plants but also from contaminated...
‘Reproductive conflict’ could explain menopause
The mortality of older mothers’ offspring is 1.7 times that of younger mothers’ offspring. Older orcas face higher offspring mortality...
Team maps movements of alien bird species
Some of the birds introduced in recent years include popular cage birds like parrots, starlings and finches. Introductions driven by...
African spotted genet found at depot
Vets identified the exotic animal as a spotted genet, native to Africa. Exotic pet travelled 120 miles in 18 days...
Study uses citizen science to uncover lost birdsong
Volunteers in the UK and New Zealand were encouraged to collect and submit recordings of singing yellowhammers. Researchers compare recordings...
New species of gibbon found in China
Adult female Hooklock tianxing. ‘Skywalker hoolock’ named as a nod to Star Wars A new gibbon species has been...
Bird species falling due to habitat loss and climate change
Cold-associated birds like the willow warbler have already vanished from some bird communities. Researchers analyse over four decades of records ...