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Thermal imaging shows how animals cope with environmental changes
Thermal imaging shows how animals cope with environmental changes...

Orca mimics human speech
Wikie was able to repeat words including “Amy” and “one, two, three” by copying her trainer. Study provides evidence that...

Hong Kong votes to close its ivory trade
Poaching has driven a 62 per cent fall in elephant numbers over the past decade and up to 30,000 are...

Gove urged to recognise sentience of decapod crustaceans
An EU panel has stated that many of the methods of slaughtering decapods are inhumane. Calls to legally protect welfare...

Botswana goats grazed near wildlife ‘less affected by worms’
"…by equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge to take care of their goats, we can promote healthy and peaceful...

Charity ‘shocked’ at BBC decision to broadcast <em>Trophy</em>
Born Free believes that legalising the trade in rhino horn could increase demand. Film investigates big game hunting, breeding and...

British bats ‘stable or recovering’
The report suggests that current legislation and conservation action is proving successful. Report suggests conservation action is working British bat...

Camels disqualified from beauty pageant for Botox injections
The King Abdulaziz Camel Beauty Contest is the largest camel festival in the Gulf. Competitors are judged on the size...

Retailers urged not to stock ‘glue traps’
Retailers urged not to stock ‘glue traps’ Indiscriminate traps cause ‘unacceptable suffering’, charity warns The RSPCA is urging...
Global invasive species list to help conserve biodiversity
Invasive species threaten the survival of mammals, birds and plants across the world. Online tool will help countries track and...