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Dogs domesticated twice, new study suggests

Dogs domesticated twice, new study suggests

Findings show that dogs were first domesticated from geographically separated wolf populations on opposite sides of the Eurasian content. Emerged...

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Virginia McKenna celebrates 85th birthday

Virginia McKenna celebrates 85th birthday

McKenna received an OBE for services to wildlife conservation and welfare in 2004. Date marked by award to primate conservation...

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Zambia to cull thousands of hippos

Zambia to cull thousands of hippos

Recent estimates suggest there has been a 7-20 per cent decline in hippo populations in the last 10 years. Born...

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BTV: clarity needed over vaccine price

BTV: clarity needed over vaccine price

NFU is also encouraging farmers to speak to their vet urgently about the risk of bluetongue to their individual flock....

Survey shows support for tougher cat population measures

Survey shows support for tougher cat population measures

Anyone found breaking the Animal Cruelty Act 2006 could face up to five years in prison and a £20,000 fine....

Blue-green algae found at Brooklands lake

Blue-green algae found at Brooklands lake

‘There is no effective way to prevent or remove blue-green algae from waters like Brooklands Lake.’ (stock photo) Members of...