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Fatal skin disease in dolphins linked to climate change
The deadly skin condition was first noted in bottlenose dolphins in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. Study concludes that more intense...
RZSS launches new Scottish wildcat conservation project
The new innitiative will build on the work of Scottish Wildcat Action, the first national conservation plan for wildcats. Charity...
Kangaroos gaze at humans to communicate, study suggests
The kangaroos observed in the study actively looked at the person who had put the food in the box to...
European bison returns from brink of extinction in IUCN Red List update
The European bison population has grown by more than 4,400 since 2003. Conservation efforts ongoing as 31 species declared extinct...
Endangered giraffe born on ‘day of hope’
Margaret is a reticulated giraffe, born as part of the international conservation breeding programme for the species. Calf named Margaret...
Vets welcome proposed ban on primates as pets
An estimated 5,000 primates are kept as pets in the UK. “We must put an end to the keeping and...
New RZSS and National Museums Scotland facilities support UK’s first zoological biobank
The biological samples will be used by scientist to help improve conservation outcomes for many species. Organisations help improve access...
Campaign to ban single-use, disposable face masks launched
The RSPCA has reported nearly 1000 incidents of animals becoming caught in litter across 2020. Non-recyclable face masks pose a...
Scotland introduces harsher penalties for animal and wildlife crime
Mountain hares will be reclassified as endangered animals in 2021, which will protect the species from being killed, injured or...
Thousands of seabirds to benefit from Solway Firth expansion
The red-throated diver will be joining the extensive list of species already protected by the MAP. Red-throated diver and ringed...