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Ants began farming before humans, study finds

Ants began farming before humans, study finds

"One often finds dozens of colonies, connected by ant highways, on a single tree." Fijian ants have a unique partnership...

Wildlife Editor
AFSCAN app to provide perspective on canine health

AFSCAN app to provide perspective on canine health

Left to right: Dr Anselm Voigts, AFSCAN Ambassador, Namibia; Dr Olatunji Nasir, AFSCAN Ambassador, Nigeria, Professor Amandus Muhairwa, AFSCAN Ambassador,...

Industry Editor
Basset hound reclassified as 'category two' breed

Basset hound reclassified as ‘category two’ breed

The reclassification will be reviewed in 12 months and in the meantime the breed’s progress will continue to be monitored...

Defra urges more effort to prevent spread of TB

Defra urges more effort to prevent spread of bTB

In the South-East, the report attributes the majority of bTB cases to purchases of infected cattle. Latest reports reveal new...

Tougher fox-hunting laws needed in Scotland, review finds

Tougher fox-hunting laws needed in Scotland, review finds

The report concluded that greater consistency and clarity is needed in the legislation, and hunts should be made more transparent...

Wildlife Editor
Pet obesity: Are we doing a good job?

Pet obesity: Are we doing a good job?

We should draw inspiration from the human field to help keep pets at their ideal weight Part of the solution...