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Australian seagulls found to carry antibiotic resistant bacteria

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...

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Baby white rhino born to poaching victims

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...

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Injured marsh harrier found in Norfolk

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...

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Scientists discover chlamydia-free koala population

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...

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Octopus arms make decisions independently of the brain - study

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...

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Investigation raises concerns about bird tethering

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...

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