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Spotlight on hunting trophies
The markhor, with its characteristic screw horns, is a species often hunted Consultation and call for evidence launched A consultation,...
Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation
A blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Photo: Mark Statham/UC Davis) Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation A black-and-white dog sits in the desert,...
Study reveals “mammal bias” in zoo animal research
Scientists are being urged to study zoo animals like the waxy monkey frog. Scientists urged to study the welfare of...
Feed leftover pumpkin to animals, urges RSPCA
Lots of animals love to eat pumpkin. Public urged to give their carvings to garden wildlife The RSPCA is urging...
Government seeks views on primates kept as pets
“Primates are very intelligent and curious wild animals with highly complex welfare and social needs which must be respected" –...
Researchers discover aye-aye’s “pseudothumb”
The aye-aye is considered one of the world’s strangest animals. Primate has an extra digit that may help it to...
Return of the reds
Introduction of red squirrels benefits the expansion of native forests Red squirrels reintroduced to woodland in Sutherland Conservation charities Trees...
Soothing birdsong to sweep the nation
The Let Nature Sing Takeover is being held by the RSPB to raise awareness of declining bird populations. RSPB event...
BVA responds to new badger cull study
“We continue to support a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to tackling bTB" – James Russell. Study shows marked reductions in...
Does badger culling drive individuals further afield?
Surviving badgers covered more land each month than before the cull began Survivors of culls may increase risk of TB...