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RSPB launches 'Revive our World' campaign

RSPB launches ‘Revive our World’ campaign

The turtle dove – the UK’s only migratory dove – has declined by 93 per cent since the 1970s. Charity...

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Report reveals 68 per cent decline in wildlife populations

Report reveals 68 per cent decline in wildlife populations

Eastern lowloand gorilla populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo have fallen by 87 per cent owing to illegal hunting....

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Vigilance urged after Asian hornet spotted in Hampshire

Vigilance urged after Asian hornet spotted in Hampshire

Asian hornets have a distinctive orange stripe on the fourth segment of their sbdomen. Species has the potential to devastate...

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Endangered wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

Endangered wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

Viewing areas were reopened this week to allowed visitors to get a closer look at the kittens. Litter of four...

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Government extends badger cull to 11 new areas

Government extends badger cull to 11 new areas

The new badger cull areas include Avon, Derbyshire and Shropshire. Campaigners say decision is a ‘huge betrayal of public trust’....

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Hedgehog highways petition nears 1m signatures

Hedgehog highways petition nears 1m signatures

Hedgehog numbers in the UK have fallen by 95 per cent since the 1950s. Appeals for hedgehog-safe tunnels to be...

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Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding

Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding

The hen harrier is one of Britain’s most distinctive birds. Species became exceptionally rare after 1830 thanks to raptor persecution....

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Study suggests ion generators could be harmful to fish

Study suggests ion generators could be harmful to fish

Scientists found the ion generators can produce high concentrations of copper and zinc that are harmful to fish. Researchers conclude...

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Common species reflect rare species' response to global change

Common animals reflect rare species’ response to global change

The critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle. Researchers say an overall decline in amphibians makes them a priority for conservation efforts....

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SRUC makes pledge to share wildlife management

SRUC makes pledge to share wildlife management

The agreement sets out principals to follow when discussing issues such as sea eagle impacts on livestock. New Concordat will...

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