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Wales votes in favour of snare ban
According to research by Defra, nearly 75 per cent of animals caught in snares are not the intended species. The...

Brazil reports first ever cases of avian flu
The H5N1 subtype of the influenza virus was found in two marine birds on the southeastern coast of Brazil. The...

RSPCA sees surge in pet rabbit cases
Last month, the RSPCA rescued seven rabbits abandoned in Manchester. The charity took in more than 3,000 rabbits last year....

Artificial rock pools boost marine wildlife
"This project has shown how rock pools can help us to ensure nature can continue to survive in urban coastal...

Gardeners encouraged to help hedgehogs
The RSPCA has cared for more than 10,000 hedgehogs over the past five years. Up to three quarters of the...

RAW 2023 to highlight benefits of neutering rabbits
Neutering prevents unplanned litters, and helps to prevent uterine cancer in female rabbits. Vets urged to support the campaign. ...

Conservationists publish strategy to save endangered royal fish
Sturgeons were once common in UK rivers and along the coastline. Plans will help restore native sturgeon, declared ‘royal fish’...

Silver fox rescued after two-week mission
The fox was named Shadow by his rescuers. The abandoned fox had been spotted in Welsh town. A silver fox...

First Welsh strategy to tackle wildlife and rural crime
"Rural and wildlife crime can have a devastating impact, affecting rural communities, farmers, wildlife as well as habitats and our...

Free access to runs lowers rabbit stress, study finds
Stress hormone levels were higher in rabbits with limited run access. Research confirms negative impact of small hutches and restricted...