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Low metabolism allows pandas to survive on bamboo
"Pandas save a lot of energy by being frugal with the energy they spend on physical activity." Pandas rest for...
Critically endangered tiger arrives in Edinburgh
It is hoped Jambi and the zoo’s female Sumatran tiger, Baginda, will one day produce cubs. Zoo hopes for Sumatran...
MPs to vote on relaxing fox hunting laws
MPs will get a free vote on relaxing the Hunting Act to allow the use of more dogs to flush...
Families of infected animals may suffer the most
Scientists studied cormorant-like birds during breeding season on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve. Edinburgh scientists explore wild seabird...
Ducklings get stuck in melting road
Staff used butter to loosen the tar, then washed the birds in washing up liquid before rinsing carefully. Family of...
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Culls to begin again in Northern Ireland
Badgers in a pilot area will be trapped and tested. Those that test positive for bovine TB will be culled....
Zoo welcomes birth of critically endangered lemurs
The four-week-old pups can now be seen exploring the Lemur Walkthrough. Black and white ruffed pups explore their enclosure A...
Watchdog claims ‘misleading’ says Pets at Home
Diseased and dead fish were found in display tanks, animals were purchased without health checks and incorrect advice was given...
Ivory destroyed in New York
Ivory waiting to be crushed in Times Square. US Government raise awareness of illegal ivory trade Over one ton of...
Kangaroos are left-handed, study finds
Russian scientists from St Petersburg University travelled to Australia and spent hours observing marsupials in the wild. Posture may be...