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Snakes show “homing” senses
Pythons travelled u to 22 miles over the course of 296 days to return to a "home" location, researchers have...
Reindeer grazing has impact on climate change
Reindeer grazing helps protect tundra, the planet’s natural carbon caputuring "sinks". Study looks at how heavy grazing protects carbon sinks...
Nature lovers get nocturnal
The Big Wild Sleep Out aims to help children connect with nature. RSPB’s Big Wild Sleep Out to take place...
Extent of pangolin trade uncovered in new report
Pangolins are under threat from illegal trade for their scales which are used in Chinese medicine. Scales are sold for...
Virtual fish could reduce animal testing
Previously, the university has managed to form a ball of liver cells from rainbow trout. Plymouth scientists hope to reduce...
MPs vote against badger cull roll-out
A cross-party group of MPs said the pilot culls "decisively failed" to meet criteria. Debate in Parliament sees 219 MPs...
Artificial light on bats has implications for rainforests
A Carollia brevicauda, similar to the fruit bats studied by researchers in Costa Rica. Bats less likely to feed and...
Trio of tiger cubs born at London Zoo
Sumatran tigress Melati with her three cubs. Keepers celebrate the arrival of critically endangered Sumatrans A trio of tiger cubs...
Elephants detect threats from humans through language
Elephants were more likely to show defensive behaviour in response to male Maasai voices. Age, gender and language can be...
Roadkill badgers tested for bTB in new study
A study of dead badgers will look to establish the extent to which they are responsible for the spread of...