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New tool to monitor wellbeing of captive elephants
The tool is helping zookeepers to monitor the impact of changes in animal husbandry. Method already in use at captive...
Humans ‘eating megafauna to extinction’ – study
Researchers said minimising the direct killing of megafauna must be a priority. Research explores impact of human activity on largest...
Endangered shark species sold in UK chip shops, study finds
Fishing for spiny dogfish is banned under EU rules in most circumstances. Researchers call for better seafood labelling Scientists have...
First UK hares test positive for RHDV2
Brown hares have suffered a national decline of more than 80 per cent in the past century. Scientists explore recent...
£3.5m funding given to global wildlife projects
One of the successful projects will use radar devices to track albatrosses in the south Atlantic. Darwin Plus awards funding...
Holidaymaker finds South African frog in suitcase
The frog will remain in captivity where it’ll be provided with specialist care. RSPCA urges travellers to check their luggage...
