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Laws on pest control products set to change
If used incorrectly, aluminium phosphide can be hazardous to the health and safety of users and the general public, as...
Exotic pet trade to be reviewed in Scotland
Scotland has seen numerous cases of exotic pet abandonment recently. Positive list system will be considered More can be done...
Concerns for future of UK insects
The tansy leaf beetle has been classified as critically endangered. Reports highlight concerns for Britain’s leaf beetles and stoneflies Leaf...
Farm Bird Count: Early results ‘remarkable’
Starlings were among the rare birds spotted during the count. Results reveal sightings of several rare birds Early results from...
Chimps ‘learn’ new grunts from their neighbours
After three years, the grunts made by the Dutch chimps were very similar to those of the resident chimps. New...
Australian land mammals in rapid decline
The European red fox is thought to be behind the rapid decline of Australia's land mammals. Feral cats and European...
MPs ask: ‘Will the badger cull continue?’
In 2014, the cull licence set out that a minimum of 615 badgers should be removed from the population, but...
Views sought on wild salmon fishing
The killing of wild salmon may soon require a license. The killing of wild salmon in Scotland may soon require...
Corkscrew deaths could be down to predation
Ship propellors were previously blamed for ‘corkscrew’ injuries. Research suggests cannibalism, not ship propellors, are behind injuries New research showing...
Will beavers return to Wales?
Those in favour say that beavers can improve water quality, boost biodiversity and prevent flooding. Experts debate pros and cons...