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Scotland recognises beaver as a native species

Scotland recognises beaver as a native species

The verdict gives the partners the go-ahead to reinforce the existing beaver population in Knapdalr, Argyll. Decision follows almost 20...

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Report highlights extent of wildlife crime in Scotland

Report highlights extent of wildlife crime in Scotland

Figures suggest that fish poaching remains the most commonly reported type of wildlife crime. Fish poaching remains the most commonly...

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Daylight saving time could save koalas, study suggests

Daylight saving time could save koalas, study suggests

Koala numbers have fallen by 80 per cent in the Brisbane region due to cars, dogs and disease. Switch may...

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Tigers under threat from infrastructure plans, report finds

Tigers under threat from infrastructure plans, report finds

Wild tiger in Ranthambhore, India. Asian governments urged to consider conservation Recent progress in tiger conservation is under threat as...

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Ants began farming before humans, study finds

Ants began farming before humans, study finds

"One often finds dozens of colonies, connected by ant highways, on a single tree." Fijian ants have a unique partnership...

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Tougher fox-hunting laws needed in Scotland, review finds

Tougher fox-hunting laws needed in Scotland, review finds

The report concluded that greater consistency and clarity is needed in the legislation, and hunts should be made more transparent...

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Student pioneers CT scan programme for injured turtles

Student pioneers CT scan programme for injured turtles

Jen is thrilled to be able to work with these iconic sea creatures during her fifth and final year of...

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Tropical turtle ‘first of its kind’ in UK

Tropical turtle ‘first of its kind’ in UK

The turtle is being cared for by staff at Anglesea Sea Zoo. Olive ridley found stranded on Anglesea beach A...

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Underpass built for blue penguins

Underpass built for blue penguins

Blue penguins are the world’s smallest penguin, standing at approximately 30cm tall. Tunnel helps New Zealand penguins avoid cars and...

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Feline experts perform public post-mortem

Feline experts perform public post-mortem

Professor Hutchinson led the post-mortem with Professor Anjali Goswami from University College London. Procedure reveals insights about deceased cheetah  ...

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