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Zoos and safari parks in England set to reopen
"We are looking forward to connecting people with nature again" – Kathryn England, ZSL London Zoo. Reopening ‘by no means...

Rare heart bone discovered in chimpanzees
The find was made possible by using an advanced imaging method called micro-computed tomography. ‘Os cordis’ only found in very...

Vigilance urged following unconfirmed sighting of Asian hornet
"By ensuring we are alerted to possible sightings as early as possible, we can take swift and effective action to...

Event to celebrate threatened stag beetle
Male stag beetles have large antler-like jaws. Public urged to make their gardens stag-beetle friendly. A weekend-long event to...

Study highlights impact of climate change on freshwater fish
Scientists set out to see if living in warm water could affect cold-blooded freshwater fish. Rising water temperature could affect...

RSPB reports surge in raptor shootings during lockdown
It is illegal to intentionally kill or injure a bird of prey. Police called out to multiple cases across the...

Rare deer born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Père David deer were driven to extinction by habitat loss and hunting in the early 1900s. Deer form part of...

Pet trade writes open letter on calls to ban wildlife trade
Pet trade associations have backed a call for governments to rely on evidence-based solutions to prevent the spread of disease....

Common crane returns to the UK
Cranes became extinct in the UK in the 1600s. Graceful bird is fabled for its complex display dance. After a...

WHO calls for stricter regulations on wet markets
Wet markets are a common sight throughout Asia. Born Free welcomes call to enforce bans of the sale and trade...