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Wildlife charities bust hedgehog myths

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...

Wildlife Editor
Skeletons evolved as seawater changed, study reveals

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...

Wildlife Editor
FEI and EquiRatings partner on risk analysis

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...

Equine Editor
Scotland introduces new BVD positive’ herd status

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

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

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...