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Back pain linked to walking upright
Scientists have long wondered if there is a link between back pain and walking upright. People with lower back pain...
Grey squirrel’s role in Lyme disease explored
“Frequent infection of grey squirrels with bird strains of Borrelia was unexpected." Over one in 10 squirrels infected bird strains...
KFC changes packaging to protect hedgehogs
Fast food giant KFC are changing their packaging to prevent littered cups from harming hedgehogs. After much pressure from the...
BVA ceases support for controlled shooting
Independent monitoring of the first year of the culls found they failed on humaneness and effectiveness. Calls for a badger...
Rare frogs bred in the UK are a world-first
Female Lake Oku clawed frog. Lake Oku clawed frogs are among the world’s most genetically unusual creatures Keepers at London...
Specialists remove inactive eggs from tortoise
X-ray images revealed six eggs in the main area of Tiny Tim’s body cavity. Vets find eggs in desert tortoise...
Desert lizard found in Surrey park
Uromastyx are native to arid desert regions. RSPCA warns of rise in exotic pets A desert lizard has been taken...
Rare UK butterfly enjoys a welcome boost
Warm spring weather last year and efforts by conservationists boosted several butterfly species. High brown fritillary butterfly numbers rise by...
Bats obey traffic rules, study shows
Bats abide by their own set of ‘traffic rules’: they chase each other, perform tandem turns and even slow down...
Giant panda Tian Tian artificially inseminated again
Tian Tian has been artificially inseminated on two occasions but has failed to produce a cub. Experts hope it will...