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Scottish SPCA appeals for help with ‘hungry hoglets’
The charity is currently caring for 80 to 90 hoglets. The charity is asking for donations to help feed the...
Cockatoos learn through social interaction, study finds
Sulphur-crested cockatoos in Australia have learnt how to open bins to scavenge food. Researchers examine bin-opening behaviour spreading among Australia’s...
Endangered tiger cubs take first steps outside
The cubs are now 10 weeks old, and are getting braver day. The three cubs live at Highland Wildlife Park...
New additions to BSAVA drug client information leaflets
"We are proud to have hit this impressive milestone" – Julian Hoad, BSAVA. More than 100 leaflets are now available for...
Big Butterfly Count 2021 gets underway
Tortoiseshell butterfly. Public urged to contribute towards a better understanding of butterfly and moth populations. The Big Butterfly Count 2021...
Government consulting on expansion of 2018 Ivory Act
The survey will be open until 11 September 2021. The Government is seeking opinions on whether to extend the ban...
Call for inclusion of genetic diversity in conservation strategies
Failure to monitor genetic diversity could prevent animals from adapting to a changing environment. “We hope that our recommendations will...
Born Free launches portal for wildlife care resources
The portal features videos on topics such as legal and ecological considerations, examination of casualties, euthanasia, and diagnosis and treatment....
Public encouraged to take action to protect bees
Bees are a vital part of UK ecosystems and environment. Defra and others have marked Bees’ Needs Week 2021 with...
Study offers alternatives to wildlife trade ban
The researchers believe that the Critical Control Points approach could be expanded to the wildlife trade. The study argues for...