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Killer whale dies as a result of entanglement
The adult orca belonged to the only pod of resident killer whales in the UK. Ropes likely to be be...
Rare UK butterfly under threat
Elm trees are home to the rare white-letter hairstreak butterfly. Elm tree disease destroying natural habitat A rare UK butterfly...
Review on neonicotinoid ban gets underway
The government placed an EU-wide ban on neonicotinoids for two years following studies which found that the pesticides caused significant...
Lizards trained to dislike toxic prey
Cane toads were first introduced to Australia in the 1930s to control destructive beetles in sugarcane crops. Strategy could have...
‘Bee fence’ to ease human-elephant conflict
The Serengeti national park in Tanzania are using bees to reduce escalating tensions with elephants. Concept deployed to ease tensions...
New form of contagious cancer found in Tasmanian devils
Scientists have identified a second transmissable cancer in Tasmanian devils. Transmissible cancers are extremely rare in nature A team of...
Footage captures hook-making habits of crows
Tiny ‘spy cameras’ were attached to wild New Caledonian crows to capture them making and using hook-shaped tools. Tool used...
African lion protected under endangered species act
The African lion is now listed as endangered in west and central Africa. Considered one of the world’s most important...
Experts criticise study into pet reptile deaths
Very little information on the mortality rates of pet reptiles exists. Study finds 3.6 per cent of pet reptiles die...
Committee calls for GM insects
The technology is believed to have the potential to help control diseases such as dengue and malaria. Technology may have...