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Vote for greater scrutiny of scientific whaling
Ingrid Giskes, global head of sea change for World Animal Protection, called the move "a win for whales". IWC meeting...
Modified mosquitoes to fight Zika and dengue fever
The Eliminate Dengue Programme has pioneered a way to transfer Wolbachia into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Researchers hope to significantly reduce...
Giant pouch rats to sniff out pangolins
Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammal. US government takes unique approach to wildlife trafficking The US government is testing...
Council takes action on illegal animal trading
"Most reptiles die within just one year in the home – sadly reptiles sold at markets are likely to die...
Exotic pet abandonment is at ‘epidemic’ level
The trend for exotic pets has resulted in a growing concern among welfare charities. Staffordshire wildlife sanctuary reaches maximum capacity...
Endangered snow leopards illegally killed in hundreds
The report estimates the number of annual killings to be between 221 and 450 since 2008. Report unveils a minimum...
Seabird colonies rebuilt on Scilly
In the last three years, the work of the project has seen numbers of Manx shearwater grow from 22 pairs...
Asian tiger mosquito found in the UK
Aedes albopictus, is a known vector for zika, dengue and chikungunya virus. Species is a known vector for tropical diseases...
Wales rules out ‘England-style’ badger cull
Griffiths acknowledged the role played by wildlife in some TB breakdowns but said Wales will not carry out an ‘England-style’...
Tortoise owners urged to delay hibernation
Owners should be advised to delay hibernation until November or December by keeping their pet warm using heat lamps. Lack...