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Badger consultation reveals widespread concern
The public consultation garnered almost 1000 responses to the 29 applications. Public worried about risks to health and safety As...
Shocking rise in red kite persecution
The red kite become extinct in England in 1871 following years of persecution by game keepers. Police appeal for public...
Injured tortoise receives 3D printed shell
Four vets, a dental surgeon and a 3D designer used a desktop 3D printer, measurements and images of healthy tortoises....
‘Thousands of wild animals kept in UK homes’
Over 100 lemurs are being kept in private homes in the UK. RSPCA says the findings are "deeply concerning" ...
Deadly brain disease detected in Europe
It is unclear currently if this is an isolated case or if the disease, which is difficult to detect is...
‘Celestial snapshot’ helps dung beetles navigate
Like many insects, dung beetles rely exclusively on celestial clues to maintain their orientation. Action takes place when the insect...
Smell of dying coral affects fish senses
On the dead reefs the fish continued to explore, leaving themselves open to attack. Stops fish from learning to avoid...
New system to improve welfare of captive elephants
A new system to evaluate the welfare of captive elephants in the UK has been designed by experts at the...
RSPCA predicts spike in ‘forgotten fish’
RSPCA inspectors are bracing themselves for “an influx of unwanted fish” following the release of Finding Dory. Animal charity publishes...
Project to examine leprosy in red squirrels
Brownsea Island is home to around 200 red squirrels. Leprosy is thought to have been present on the island for...