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Big increase in number of guinea pigs abandoned
Marzipan was found left in a cage outside a church in Nottinghamshire. RSPCA reports a rise of nearly 40 per...
Biodiversity loss helps viruses become more prevalent, study finds
“If one host species is very abundant, it is easier for viruses to spread" – Professor Sandra Junglen. Viruses which...
Migratory birds can adjust to climate change, study finds
The research was proposed in response to the effects of climate change on migratory birds’ breeding success. Helping birds fly...
Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds
The northern cardinal’s eyes were five per cent smaller if they lived in the city. Birds living in cities had...
Government gains powers to tackle wildlife tourism cruelty
Elephant riding is one of the activities that animal welfare organisations want the new law tackle. Ministers will be able...
Research funded to investigate rats’ ultrasonic vocalisations
It is hoped that this research will continue developments to monitor emotional responses in an objective and non-invasive way. It...
RSPCA welcomes reports of disposable vape ban
An estimated five million single-use vapes are thrown away every week. Government expected to announce new legislation. Reports that the...
Butterfly count reveals increase in numbers
The Gatekeeper had 222,896 sightings, a 12 per cent increase on the previous year. The average number of butterflies was...
Badger Trust condemns Government badger cull targets
"…there has never been an assault on nature like this over a decade in our history.”- Peter Hambly New cull...
Avian flu hit six seabird colonies in 2023, National Trust reveal
Only one National Trust site appeared to be unaffected by the disease. The contagious disease only affected one colony in...