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Defra rejects plans for lynx reintroduction
Natural England had concerns in a number of areas of the Lynx UK Trusts’ proposal. Trust "confident" it can fulfil...
Chanel ends use of fur, crocodile and exotic skins in fashion products
Over 950 retailers have so far signed the Fur Free Retailer Programme. Luxury fashion house joins growing number of retailers...
Escaped snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo
There are thought to be as few as 4,000 snow leopards left in the wild. Human error led to a...
Destructive effects of littering on wildlife displayed in new campaign
The campaign posters feature common excuses that people use to justify dropping litter. Large businesses support Keep Britain Tidy and...
Gene research aims to protect British bees
Bees are vital for crop pollination Entire genetic profile of bees is analysed to interpret disease threat in colonies The...
Concerns over I’m a Celebrity episode
episode “Any reptile expert would say the same: that the snakes’ reaction to their predicament was completely inevitable." Challenge caused...
Dead whale ingested six kilos of plastic
Indonesia is the world’s second largest contributor to plastic pollution after China. Discovery prompts action from Indonesian government A sperm...
Shoppers warned not to be duped into buying ‘fake’ fur
The BBCs Watchdog programme found that fur from animals like raccoon dogs is being marketed in fake fur products. RSPCA...
Cockatoos can create tools of different lengths
Birds made much longer cardboard strips when a food reward was further away Researchers assess birds’ tool-making behaviour Goffin’s cockatoos...
Campaigners closer to ending circus suffering in Guatemala
Six tigers including two cubs were rescued from the circus on Saturday. Six more tigers transferred to a temporary rescue...