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CSIRO scientists discover method to calculate lifespan in animals
“Until now it has been difficult to estimate lifespan for most wild animals, particularly long-living species of marine mammals and...
Study sheds light on ground-nesting bee habitats
Far less is known about ground-nesting bees than honeybees or bumblebees. Public helps to gather valuable results A citizen science...
Grandmother killer whales improve survival of calves
“The findings help to explain factors that are driving the whales’ survival and reproductive success" – Dr Stuart Nattrass Study...
Mystery surrounding starling deaths in Anglesey
Some 300 dead starlings were found close to Llyn Llywenan, Bodedern, on Tuesday afternoon. APHA carrying out tests to determine...
Female fish can breed new species if males are attractive enough
"Our research shows that hybridisation can fuel the evolution of new species which is a very novel finding." – Dr...
Welsh Assembly Members urged to bring forward circus ban
Wild animals are now banned in circuses in 46 countries. Committee agrees "general principles" of bill The National Assembly’s climate...
Winter arrives with ‘swanfall’ at Slimbridge
"We now have over 70 here, with more arriving each day." – Steve Heaven, swan research assistant. Arrival spurred on...
Half a million hermit crabs killed by plastic pollution
"It is inevitable that these creatures will interact with and be affected by plastic pollution" – Dr Jennifer Lavers. Plastic...
Otter spotted for first time in Birmingham city centre canal
Plastic found in droppings raises new concerns for the wildlife trust. Charity’s habitat restoration efforts see results Otters have been...
New animal and plant safety measures
The new rules apply to the UK while it remains a member of the European Union and during any transition...