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Government announces nature recovery projects
One species that may benefit from the West Midlands project is the dingy skipper butterfly. Wildlife to be protected by...
New insect recorded in Shropshire
The bug was discovered by a group of volunteer wildlife enthusiasts. Fallen’s Leatherbug identified in the area for the first...
UK bans elephant ivory trade
"Legal ivory markets have long provided a smokescreen for illegal trade, putting endangered elephants in further jeopardy" – James Sawyer,...
Bat study reveals influences on brain organisation
Edyptian fruit bats use their tongue for echolocation, and can aim soner beams in different directions by moving their tongue....
Dormice receive final checks before reintroduction to wild
Pictured: a hazel dormouse waking up in ZSL’s veterinary hospital. Endangered British hazel dormice to be released in June. A...
Monkeypox patients urged to avoid contact with pet rodents
Monkeypox patients urged to avoid contact with pet rodents...
Government rolls out new badger vaccination licence
A total of 1,575 badgers aross England were vaccinated in 2021. Simplified licence will streamline the administration process. The government...
Half of British butterfly species threatened with extinction
Pictured: Large Copper (C) Jim Asher. The latest Red List assessment has been published. Half of all British butterfly species...
New app to help reverse decline in pollinators
“We are encouraging people to give just 10 minutes of their time to count the pollinating insects they see using...
Study examines risk factors to tortoises during brumation
The study found a 7.78 per cent mortality rate during brumation. Findings highlight importance of monitoring temperature and environment. Brumation...