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Bumblebees learn new behaviour by watching others
Bumblebees chose to solve a puzzle using the same method as the demonstrator bee they had observed. Learned behaviour can...
Study finds clues to avian flu resistance
The study examined why some species of birds are more susceptible to avian flu than others. Researchers identify genes that...
RSPCA warns about discarded vapes
The RSPCA received more than 10,000 reports over the last three years of animals affected by litter. Vape pens are...
Flamingos form friendships with like-minded individuals
"Like humans, flamingos appear to carve out different roles in society based on their personality." – Fionnuala McCully. Study reveals...
Defra announces sites of Highly Protected Marine Areas
Fishing will be prohibited in HPMAs. Wildlife will be protected from practices such as fishing and dredging. Defra has announced...
Urban mammals fight over food left in gardens
Foxes and cats were the most aggressive towards each other. Badgers most successful at competing for food, study finds. Researchers...
Wild Welfare launches Indonesian training programme
In addition to Bahasa Indonesia, the programme is available in English, Japanese, and Vietnamese. The charity hopes to support wildlife...
Study reveals monkeys use mouths and hands for interactive systems
White-faced saki monkeys prefer to use their mouths, teeth and hands to pull switches and and swing panels from side...
Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound
In the trials, woma pythons tended to move towards the sound. Researchers find reactions depend on the genus of the...
Support for RWAF’s Breeding Amnesty campaign
Preloved is supporting the campaign by prohibiting the sale of rabbits from 20 March to 9 April 2023. Prominent welfare...