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Australian seagulls found to carry antibiotic resistant bacteria
Silver gulls carry bacteria that are resistant to the commonly used antimicrobial drugs, cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. Birds earmarked as potential...
Baby white rhino born to poaching victims
Saving the Survivors treat rhino horn injuries using human dressings covered with elephant leather. Parents saved by wildlife rescue charity...
Injured marsh harrier found in Norfolk
Once on the brink of extinction, the UK’s marsh harriers have seen a rise in numbers in recent years. Photograph...
Scientists discover chlamydia-free koala population
Koalas are not naturally occurring on the island but 18 were introduced in the 1920s owing to fears they could...
Octopus arms make decisions independently of the brain – study
The model depicts information flow between the animal’s suckers, arms and brains. Researchers look for patterns in the octopus’ nervous...
Investigation raises concerns about bird tethering
Seventy-four per cent of birds that were tethered were tied down day and night, only being released for short periods...