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Climate change threat to North American bird species
The bald eagle, could see its current summer range decrease by nearly 75 per cent. New report identifies those at...
Vultures steal food caught and killed by eagles
Vultures are endangered due to habitat loss, hunting and accidental poisoning. New research findings have implications for conservation and dangerous...
Comedian helps to rehome rescued leopards
The three rescued leopards were found in the Sudanese Bush after being orphaned. Vic Reeves assists Born Free with orphaned...
Ebola vaccine provides monkeys with virus protection
The vaccine protected four macaques who were exposed to the Ebola virus five weeks later. Experimental vaccine is now being...
Second year of badger culling begins
Last year’s culls failed to remove the target 70 per cent of badgers from the population. Just under 1,000 badgers...
California blue whale population rebounds
Today California blue whales number about 2,200. Latest research says conservation measures have helped rebuild to near historic levels The...
Bats change tactics when food is scarce
Desert long-eared bats are said to forage for ground-dwelling, rather than airborne, prey. Echolocation behaviour may be more flexible than...
Stopping the decline of native wildlife
Naturalists, politicians and businesses can make a big difference to the decline of native wildlife. Conference hears naturalists, politicians and...
Seal numbers in the Thames on the increase
Seal numbers are increasing in the Thames. ZSL survey reveals an increase from 685 to almost 1000 in the last...
Defra launches badger vaccination scheme
Under the scheme, the Government will offer funding, expert advice, equipment loans and a free vaccine supply. BVA welcomes government...