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Glue traps among worst method of rodent management, study finds
“This work is an important step in understanding the animal welfare impacts of various rat control methods" – Dr Huw...
Study reveals global cost of invasive crustaceans
European green crab. Invasive crayfish and crabs had the highest costs. The global economic costs of invasive aquatic crustaceans amounted...
Disease surveillance by veterinary scientists to help protect red squirrels
"By offering a disease surveillance service we can build up a picture of the current health threats to Scotland’s red...
Government approves use of bee-harming pesticide
Traces of neonicotinoid pesticide play havoc with bees’ ability to forage and navigate. Chemicals are known to harm bees’ ability...
Endangered tiger cub takes first steps outside
Image still from video: Tiger cub takes first wobbly steps outside (c) ZSL. A rare Sumatran tiger cub has ventured...
Red squirrel conservation strategies negatively impact species – study
"This work shows that we need to develop an alternative national conservation strategy for the red squirrel" – Dr Joshua...
Zoo culture influences keeper-animal attachment
"Understanding what impacts keeper-animal relationships is essential" – Professor Vicky Melfi. New research explores animal attachment among zookeepers. Hartpury University’s...
Amphibian study reveals parental care influence on offspring
The marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) has a unique breeding behaviour in having a pouch to carry eggs and tadpoles...
Rare Sumatran tiger born at ZSL London Zoo
The newborn is currently tucked away inside its cubbing den with mum Gaysha. The arrival is being hailed as a...
Conservationists hail arrival of Visayan warty piglet
The new arrival explores the outside world with mum Gwen at Chester Zoo. Rare species is on the brink of...