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Two further Asian hornet sightings
“These sightings in Liskeard and Hull underline the need to remain vigilant." ‘No evidence’ to suggest Hull and Cornwall sightings...

Exotics officer receives Animal Hero Award
Phil Hamilton (centre) pictured with RSPCA ambassador Matt Johnson (left) and Love Island star Amber Davies. Phil Hamilton honoured for...

Scientists map primate electrocutions in Kenya
Black and white colobus monkeys, Skyes’ monkeys, vervet monkeys and baboons are common species in the area. Findings could inform...

Study sheds light on decline of Britain’s hedgehogs
Researchers found evidence of badgers and hedgehogs co-existing. Researchers investigate the effects of key habitat types and badger sett density ...

Scientists unravel golden eagle genome
Golden eagles are native to the remote moorlands and mountains of Scotland. Study could aid recovery of endangered bird Researchers...

Underwater drone to protect Great Barrier Reef
RangerBot is equipped with a high-tech vision system which lets it ‘see’ underwater. Robotic system can monitor a range of...

Parrots ‘make economic decisions to get better rewards’
"In our experimental setting we have found that [parrots] are capable of making surprisingly subtle decisions to maximise their payoff...

New study fuels concerns about coral bleaching
“The fact that we are seeing an increase in bleaching even in these tough corals highlights just how serious the...

Mountain hare numbers in serious decline, study finds
Mountain hare populations on moorland sites fell by nearly five per cent every year, from 1954 to 1999. Scientists analyse...

Rare pine marten spotted in Kielder Forest
Pine martens were once common throughout the UK. Animal captured by cameras set up to monitor red squirrels A rare...