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Frogs and toads in decline in Scotland - survey

Frogs and toads in decline in Scotland – survey

RSPB Scotland is urging people to create simple homes for frogs and toads in their gardens, to help reverse the...

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Scottish wildcat petition garners thousands of signatures

Scottish wildcat petition garners thousands of signatures

The Scottish wildcat is one of the world’s rarest creatures. Conservationists fight to protect habitat being cleared for wind farm...

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Boehringer Ingelheim expands Metacam to guinea pigs

Boehringer Ingelheim expands Metacam to guinea pigs

Guinea pigs tend to hide their pain, which often makes diagnosis difficult. Product is first in the EU for the...

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Mammals becoming more nocturnal to avoid humans

Mammals becoming more nocturnal to avoid humans

Tigers were among the 62 species monitored in the study. Hunting and human infrastructure forcing animals to flee daylight New...

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First sea eagle chick in Orkney for 140 years

First sea eagle chick in Orkney for 140 years

RSPB staff believe there may be two chicks, judging by the behaviour of the parents. RSPB believes first-time parents may...

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Nearly one in five mammals facing extinction - review

Nearly one in five mammals facing extinction – review

“Effective and evidence-based strategies for mammal conservation and management must be developed before it is too late.” Scientists call for...

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