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Government gains powers to tackle wildlife tourism cruelty
Elephant riding is one of the activities that animal welfare organisations want the new law tackle. Ministers will be able...
Research funded to investigate rats’ ultrasonic vocalisations
It is hoped that this research will continue developments to monitor emotional responses in an objective and non-invasive way. It...
RSPCA welcomes reports of disposable vape ban
An estimated five million single-use vapes are thrown away every week. Government expected to announce new legislation. Reports that the...
Butterfly count reveals increase in numbers
The Gatekeeper had 222,896 sightings, a 12 per cent increase on the previous year. The average number of butterflies was...
Badger Trust condemns Government badger cull targets
"…there has never been an assault on nature like this over a decade in our history.”- Peter Hambly New cull...
Avian flu hit six seabird colonies in 2023, National Trust reveal
Only one National Trust site appeared to be unaffected by the disease. The contagious disease only affected one colony in...