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Wildlife charities bust hedgehog myths
Hedgehog numbers continue to decline in both rural and urban areas. Myths include the belief that hedgehogs transmit fleas to...

Skeletons evolved as seawater changed, study reveals
Artist’s impression of a Suvorevella fossil, one of the oldest known organisms with skeletal features. Development marked significant evolutionary advance...

FEI and EquiRatings partner on risk analysis
The partnership will see the FEI and EquiRatings further collaborate on horse welfare and data analysis projects in Endurance. Colaboration...

Scotland introduces new BVD ‘positive’ herd status
BVD is on of the most important diseases of cattle in terms of economic cost and welfare. Status applies to...

FVE calls for tougher slaughterhouse controls
Ongoing competition for low food prices is having a detrimental impact on the way in which animals are kept and...

Rising temperatures will kill coral reefs, scientists warn
Some six million people around the world fish from coral reefs and another 400 million indirectly rely upon them for...