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Humans driving marine life to extinction, study finds

Humans driving marine life to extinction, study finds

The selective extinction of large-bodied animals may have ‘serious consequences’ for the health of marine ecosystems. Larger marine animals more...

Wildlife Editor
Treasury's chief mouser enlisted as a tour guide

Treasury’s chief mouser enlisted as a tour guide

Sporting his trademark red polka dot bow tie, Gladstone was fitted with a camera to give the public a unique...

Household hazards – the ground floor

Jane Ellison looks at the potential toxins to which pets are most exposed in our kitchens and living rooms…  ...

Jane Ellison
Patients treated for Zika in Northern Ireland

Patients treated for Zika in Northern Ireland

Zika virus is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Risk to the public ‘very low’ A...

Industry Editor
Response to concerns over primate brain studies

Response to concerns over primate brain studies

Scientists raised concerns about the level of suffering involved in many neuroscience experiments. Scientists say experiments are crucial for fighting...

Wildlife Editor
Dogs Trust ‘concerned’ over greyhound review

Dogs Trust ‘concerned’ over greyhound review

Dogs Trust are ‘dismayed’ that Defra may only consider minimal changes to improve the 2010 regulations. Charity says Defra has...