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Food giant suppliers linked to rainforest destruction

Food giant suppliers linked to rainforest destruction

Scientists have said that deforestation for palm oil is posing a serious threat to orang-utans and other endangered species. Palm...

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Badger cull: Vets criticise Defra for ‘untrue statements’

Badger cull: Vets criticise Defra for ‘untrue statements’

Vets from the Prion Interest Group said there is ‘no proof whatsoever’ that changes in the incidence of bTB in...

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New test for early TB identification in zoo animals

New test for early TB identification in zoo animals

The Actiphage test offers a new way to detect and manage bTB in zoo animals and wildlife. Actiphage method detects...

Exotics Editor
Discovery offers hope for northern white rhino

Discovery offers hope for northern white rhino

There are currently only two northern white rhinos remaining in the world. Study shows proof of contact between northern and...

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Government responds to fur trade inquiry

Government responds to fur trade inquiry

“The report revealed that real fur is being sold as fake, proving that retailers are ignoring their responsibility to consumers."...

Wildlife Editor
‘Shocking’ images captured from travelling dolphin shows

‘Shocking’ images captured from travelling dolphin shows

"It is unbelievable that they are hauled like baggage from place to place as part of a pitiful travelling show."...

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WWF calls on China to maintain ban on tiger and rhino products

WWF calls on China to maintain ban on tiger and rhino products

Rhino horn and tiger bone were removed from the traditional Chinese Medicine Market in 1993 Charity says reversing ban would...

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Group reports ‘worst year’ for Horsey seal injuries

Group reports ‘worst year’ for Horsey seal injuries

Plastic fishing nets and other items of rubbish are causing serious injuries to seals in Norfolk. At least 10 seals...

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Animals rescued from ‘Europe’s worst zoo’

Animals rescued from ‘Europe’s worst zoo’

                        "Lenci the lion suffers from a proliferation on...

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First ethical elephant tours begin in Vietnam

First ethical elephant tours begin in Vietnam

Visitors to Yok Don National Park can now observe elephants roaming in their natural environment. Elephants now free to roam...

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