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IVF could bring back northern white rhinos
With only two females left in existence, northern white rhinos are functionally extinct. (Stock photo) Creation of hybrid embryos hailed...
Over 26,000 species facing extinction – IUCN
The grassland earless dragon is now classed as endangered. Updated Red List shows “urgent action” is needed More than 26,000...
Circus elephant topples into crowd in Germany
Studies have shown that travelling circuses cannot meet the physical and behavioural needs of wild animals. (Stock photo) Fresh calls...
Concerns over reports of ‘drunk’ gulls in Devon
The RSPCA is urging local breweries, distilleries and alcohol producers to check that their waste is secure and cannot be...
‘Lion’s Share’ initiative comes under criticism
The fund asks advertisers to contribute a percentage of their media spend for every advert that features an animal. Campaigners...
Ivory Bill may be extended to walruses and narwhals
Walruses are listed as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Elephant-only ban could put other animals at...
Koala genome helps to inform conservation efforts
Koalas face many threats to their survival, including habitat loss, road traffic accidents, dog attacks, chlamydia and koala retrovirus. Breakthrough...
First seal pup study to be carried out in the Thames
Last year, there were an estimated 1,104 harbour seals and 2,406 grey seals across the estuary. Survey aims to shed...
Four rare Amur tiger cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
CCTV still of Naya in the cubbing den with her newborns. Visitors can see the cubs exploring their new home ...
Outrage over possible export of wild-caught animals to China
“To imagine dozens of individual mountain gorillas, okapis, bonobos being caught from the wild and destined for a lifetime in...