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Escaped snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo

Escaped snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo

There are thought to be as few as 4,000 snow leopards left in the wild. Human error led to a...

Wildlife Editor
Destructive effects of littering on wildlife displayed in new campaign

Destructive effects of littering on wildlife displayed in new campaign

The campaign posters feature common excuses that people use to justify dropping litter. Large businesses support Keep Britain Tidy and...

Wildlife Editor
Gene research aims to protect British bees

Gene research aims to protect British bees

Bees are vital for crop pollination Entire genetic profile of bees is analysed to interpret disease threat in colonies The...

Wildlife Editor
Concerns over I’m a Celebrity episode

Concerns over I’m a Celebrity episode

episode “Any reptile expert would say the same: that the snakes’ reaction to their predicament was completely inevitable." Challenge caused...

Exotics Editor
Dead whale ingested six kilos of plastic

Dead whale ingested six kilos of plastic

Indonesia is the world’s second largest contributor to plastic pollution after China. Discovery prompts action from Indonesian government  A sperm...

Wildlife Editor
Shoppers warned not to be duped into buying ‘fake’ fur

Shoppers warned not to be duped into buying ‘fake’ fur

The BBCs Watchdog programme found that fur from animals like raccoon dogs is being marketed in fake fur products. RSPCA...