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Baboons build on the work of others, study reveals

Baboons build on the work of others, study reveals

“Baboons do not have complex culture in the wild, but appear to be capable of much more in our experimental...

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New strategy launches to support the needs of bees

New strategy launches to support the needs of bees

The government is launching the National Pollinator Strategy to support bees and other pollinators. National Pollinator Strategy will support bees...

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European birds in sharp decline, study reveals

European birds in sharp decline, study reveals

The common house sparrow is in decline. Majority of losses are from the most common species A study by the...

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New frog species discovered in the US

New frog species discovered in the US

There are now a total of 19 leopard frogs in the world. Years after naturalist’s claim of a new species...

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Trial offers hope for koala chlamydia vaccine

Trial offers hope for koala chlamydia vaccine

“Chlamydia is one of the major threats to our koala populations". Scientists report world’s first successful trial involving wild koalas...

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Deadly fungus introduced via pet trade

Deadly fungus introduced via pet trade

Huge numbers of Asian salamanders and newts are traded globally. Scientists discover a major threat to amphibians in Europe The...

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Alarming crash in Bewick's swan numbers

Alarming crash in Bewick’s swan numbers

"The numbers indicate that they aren’t producing enough offspring to replace all the swans that have died over the year."...

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Marine experts baffled by unusual turtle finds

Marine experts baffled by unusual turtle finds

Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on earth and can grow up to two meters in length. Four leatherback turtles strandings...

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Feather transplant helps rare patient fly again

Feather transplant helps rare patient fly again

The raven is flying well after vets carried out a transplant using seven donor feathers. Uncommon raven doing well after...

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'Iconic' lioness rescued from captivity

‘Iconic’ lioness rescued from captivity

Elsa was rescued from Circus Martin in Sardinia. Elsa was facing a lifetime of misery behind bars A lioness, who...

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