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Conservationists voice concern over Sea Life deaths

Conservationists voice concern over Sea Life deaths

The MCS has collaborated with Sea Life on various conservation projects. Marine Conservation Society reviewing partnership with aquarium Conservationists have...

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Conservationists fight to save last male northern white rhino

Conservationists fight to save last male northern white rhino

The sanctuary said they are ‘cautiously optimistic’ that Sudan (not pictured) will respond well to veterinary treatment. Forty-five-year-old Sudan suffering...

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Polar bear cub emerges at Scottish wildlife park

Polar bear cub emerges at Scottish wildlife park

“Suddenly I saw a small, fluffy bundle next to her and had to pinch myself to check I wasn’t seeing...

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Pine martens could aid red squirrel populations, study finds

Pine martens could aid red squirrel populations, study finds

Researchers used DNA from hair samples to identify individual pine martens in three study areas: Species heavily suppressing grey squirrel...

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Mass die-off of marine creatures along North Sea coast

Mass die-off of marine creatures along North Sea coast

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is working with local fisherman to rescue the lobsters that are still alive. Starfish, crabs, lobsters ‘ankle...

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Growing illicit trade in jaguar fangs

Growing illicit trade in jaguar fangs

The market for jaguars could be increasing due to a crackdown on the smuggling of tiger parts used in traditional...

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Australia holds first ever ivory crush

Australia holds first-ever ivory crush

In South Africa alone, more than 1,000 rhinos have been poached every year since 2013 Event held to coincide with...

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Canada becomes leading exporter of Mexican tarantulas

Canada becomes leading exporter of Mexican tarantulas

Mexican breeders legally produce between 11,000 and 14,000 tarantulas every year. Breeders trading more species to meet growing demand Canada...

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Shiant Islands declared officially rat-free

Shiant Islands declared officially rat-free

The Shiants is an important seabird breeding habitat. Rats fed on the seabirds’ eggs and chicks A group of islands...

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Born Free reiterates call for complete ban on ivory sales

Born Free reiterates call for complete ban on ivory sales

"Rhinos will only have a long-term future if we can end the demand for rhino horn”- Will Travers OBE. Rhino horn...

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