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Multiple malaria infections may worsen disease

Multiple malaria infections may worsen disease

The body’s response to the first infection produces more of the type of red blood cell that the second parasite...

Wildlife Editor
Zambia’s hippo cull back on again

Zambia’s hippo cull back on again

The five-year-culling exercise was first reported as a ‘wildlife management tool’ to prevent the spread of anthrax. Born Free calls...

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Maleness gene discovered in malaria mosquito

Maleness gene discovered in malaria mosquito

The researchers found that when Yob was injected into early embryos, females were killed before they hatched from eggs. May...

Industry Editor
Critically endangered twin tiger cubs born

Critically endangered twin tiger cubs born

Melati and her cubs, who have yet to open their eyes, are being watched around the clock by staff on...

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Contagious cancer cells 'spreading among shellfish species'

Contagious cancer cells ‘spreading among shellfish species’

Tumour cells in cockle tissue (screenshot © CUMC) Direct transmission seen in mussels, cockles and clams   Contagious cancer cells...

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Conservationist survives near-fatal elephant charge

Conservationist survives near-fatal elephant charge

Redmond survived the incident with a partially dislocated shoulder and soft tissue damage to his neck and chest. Illegal activities...

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‘Sign of hope’ for saiga antelope

‘Sign of hope’ for saiga antelope

Census data shows an increase of saiga numbers in all three populations within Kazakhstan. Populations going up following mass die-off...

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Beetles with fighting experience make better mothers

Beetles with fighting experience make better mothers

Burying beetle and larva. Fighters spend more time tending to their young A study commissioned by The University of Edinburgh...

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Exotics centre inundated with reptiles

Exotics centre inundated with reptiles

Around 50 snakes, including corn snakes, boa constrictors and king snakes have been admitted to RSPCA Brighton. Around 50 snakes...

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Parrot and songbird brains 'contain more neurons than primates'

Parrot and songbird brains ‘contain more neurons than primates’

In parrots, brain mass varied from 1.15-20.73g, while the numbers of brain neurons ranged from 227 million to 3.14 billion....

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