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Scotland’s ban on wild animals in circuses comes into force

Scotland’s ban on wild animals in circuses comes into force

“Having campaigned for many years to end the suffering of circus animals, we are thrilled that Scotland has taken action."...

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Iridescence may confuse potential predators - study

Iridescence may confuse potential predators – study

Iridescence can be seen throughout the natural world. Researchers find dazzling colour prevents bees from seeing shapes Iridescence in animals...

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Sanctuary to rehabilitate 'unemployed' elephants

Sanctuary to rehabilitate ‘unemployed’ elephants

The sanctuary will also provide care for orphaned or injured wild elephants. Elephants Lake will help former logging animals A...

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Badger culling to be allowed in Low Risk Area

Badger culling to be allowed in Low Risk Area

The BVA had called for greater clarity on how and where badger controls would be introduced in the LRA. Government...

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Climate change set to cause serious habitat loss for insects

Climate change set to cause serious habitat loss for insects

If temperatures rise by 3ºC, Prof Warren said ecosystem services would be “greatly reduced”. Limiting global warming to 1.5ºC ‘would...

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Third of protected areas destroyed by humans - study

Third of protected areas destroyed by humans – study

Researchers found industrial agriculture inside places set aside for nature conservation. Study finds highways and cities occurring inside protected areas...

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