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Butterflies evolve diet in response to climate change
The brown argus butterfly has responded to climate change by evolving a narrrower diet. New research suggests brown argus butterfly...
Chimps change pupil size to mimic other individuals
Pupil mimcry helps individuals to understand and empathise with one another. Synchronisation is not uniquely human, study finds Chimpanzees automatically...
Rare zebra shark born at Sea Life Centre
Zebra sharks are sold for human consumption and oriental medicine Zebra sharks are currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN...
Pet Shop Primates: report reveals inexcusable behaviour
The report raises concerns for the welfare of some primates kept in pet shops, with monkeys in one shop on...
HSI urge Defra to extend badger vaccination scheme
Society warns scheme will have limited impact unless it is available in ‘high-risk’ areas With the badger cull rumoured to...
Lottery boost for River Nene ‘dragons’
Froglife receives grant of over £470,000 to help their Dragon Finder project Amphibians and reptiles living along the River Nene...
New baby chimpanzee makes Edinburgh debut
"We are delighted with the arrival and successful integration of Velu into our chimpanzee group. Still very young, Velu will look...
Bengal slow loris finds new home in Dorset
Kalo was cared for by Maldivian Police before Monkey World came to take him. Loris named Kalo was seized after...
River turtles ‘talk’ to their young, study reveals
Brazilian scientists discover that river turtles use sound to stick together and care for the young. Scientists working in the...
Magpies not attracted to shiny objects
"Instead of being compulsively drawn towards shiny objects, magpies decide to keep a safe distance when these objects are novel...