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Snail shells offer clues to rare human condition
Scientists managed to pinpoint a gene in snails that determines whether their shells grow clockwise – as most do –...
Bats’ immunity offers hope for treatment of human disease
"If we can redirect other species’ immune responses to behave in a similar manner to that of bats, then the...
Baby gorilla born by c-section
The young animal was delivered by Professor David Cahill, a gynaecologist at St Michael’s Hospital. Bristol Zoo teams up with...
Vets and medics team up for rare c-section
The birth of a baby gorilla has seen vets join forces with NHS doctors to perform an emergency caesarian section,...
Polar bear breeding programme gets underway
Arktos in transportation box. Keepers place transportation crate in male enclosure Preparations have begun at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park to...
Stylish nest boxes pose wildlife threat
“People tend to forget that a nest box will eventually contain tiny helpless, vulnerable baby birds so the appearance of...
White blood cell in birds prevents fatal infection
A bird macrophages infected with the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans (green). Discovery may prevent humans contracting bird flu New research...
Wildlife police unit faces closure
The NWCU assists in the prevention and detection of offences such as the illegal trade in parrots. Government funding will...
Beavers beneficial to Scottish environment, study finds
Beaver dams were found to have increased the retention of organic matter by up to seven times. Creatures blamed by...
Zika: WHO evaluates mosquito controls
Zika outbreaks are thought to be linked to serious birth defects and a rise in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Release...
