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Bear cubs spending more time with mothers
The longer mothers remain with their cubs, the longer they can evade hunters. Hunting pressure changing the way bears live...
US vets perform pioneering CT scan on a python
The veterinary team had previously used radiographs to assess Hanna, but found that they were affected by her skin and...
Arctic walrus spotted in North Sutherland
Arctic walruses are normally found near the Arctic circle and are extremely sociable. Marine animal not seen in Scotland since...
Over 140 whales die in mass beaching in Western Australia
Short-finned pilot whales inhabit tropical and subtropical waters and may be seen in the hundreds. Vets and volunteers fight to...
Microchipping plea after two stray parrots found in Cardiff
The second parrot, which was found at Vale College, Cardiff, last Wednesday. Owners urged to make sure birds are fitted...
‘Catastrophic’ fall in French bird populations
Eurasian Skylark populations in the French countryside have fallen by a third. Decline linked to intensification of agricultural practices Bird...
Report highlights opportunities from UK oceans
The report notes a widespread lack of understanding of the sea and its value. ‘Foresight Future of the Sea’ looks...
Report sheds light on captive elephant welfare
There was strong support for multi-generational family groups consisting of a wide range of ages. Stakeholders and experts share their...
Men sentenced for cockfighting offences
In one of the caravans searched, officers found hundreds of photos and paintings showing cockfighting. RSPCA officer says the men...
Rare pine marten captured on camera in Northumberland
The pine marten is Britain’s second rarest carnivore after the wildcat. Footage shows species has returned to northern England Ecologists...