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Badger culls to continue in 2016
The government wants to see badger controls over a wider number of areas next year. Stricter cattle controls will also...
UK’s butterflies in 40-year slump
Some formerly common and widespread butterfly species are now a cause for concern. Declines seen in over 75 per cent...
First aquatic animal health strategy launches
"Real benefits can be achieved by protecting and improving the health of our farmed, wild migratory and freshwater fish, and...
Committee halts trade in newts and salamanders
The disease is already infecting wild amphibian populations in Belgium and has reached Germany. Restrictions imposed to prevent the spread...
Japan’s ivory tusk registration system ‘awash with fraud’
Ivory traders are taking advantage of loopholes in the system. Calls to end domestic trade after damning report An undercover...
Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets
Mr Eustice’s comments have been welcomed by animal health and welfare groups. Comments welcomed by animal welfare groups Defra minister...
Herdsmen charged for lion poisonings
The Born Free Foundation said it was "devastated" by the deaths and raised concerns about the impact this could have...
Welfare committee seeks evidence on hunting with dogs
A call for evidence about the welfare of hunted foxes has been issued by the Wild Animal Welfare Committee. Call...
Wildlife project receives lottery funding
The programme will focus on protecting key threatened species from extinction – such as the Duke of Burgundy butterfly. Over...
Over a quarter of UK birds red-listed
Puffins have now been added to the red list, along with 19 other species. RSPB report shows largest increase in...