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‘Thousands’ of primates kept as pets, charities say
"Primates are long-lived, intelligent and socially complex animals whose needs and welfare requirements are extraordinarily difficult to meet in captivity...
Wildlife charities call for ban on bullhooks
Several UK zoos still manage their elephants under ‘free contact’ systems that permit keepers and elephants to share the same...
Monkeys in captivity ‘lose native gut bacteria’
Scientists studied red-shanked doucs and mantled howler monkeys (pictured) in zoos and the wild. Low fibre diet leads to similar...
Study shows hope for future of Tasmanian devils
Devil facial tumour disease is a transmissible cancer that is spread by biting. Animals show resistance to deadly facial cancer...
Breakthrough in koala chlamydia treatment
As specialised eucalyptus herbivores, koalas are notoriously poor to respond to antibiotic therapy because of their unique metabolism. Scientists identify...
New bill to ban orca breeding and performances in California
‘California can serve as a model for other states, including Florida and Texas where other orcas are displayed, to end...
Much of England’s wildlife still in decline, figures show
Declines have also been seen in 213 of the UK’s 2,890 priority species – which includes hedgehogs – for which...
Campaigners dismayed at EU-licensing of toxic insecticide
A decision to license a highly toxic insecticide for use in Europe has been met with dismay by wildlife campaigners....
Scientists create ‘superlens’ with spider silk
Golden web spiders are widespread in warmer regions throughout the world. Lens used to view previously ‘invisible’ structures Scientists have...
Developing countries threatened by alien species
Non-native species like the Harlequin ladybird can transmit disease. Researchers evaluate global 21st century threat Alien species are threatening economies...