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Australia holds first ever ivory crush

Australia holds first-ever ivory crush

In South Africa alone, more than 1,000 rhinos have been poached every year since 2013 Event held to coincide with...

Wildlife Editor
Canada becomes leading exporter of Mexican tarantulas

Canada becomes leading exporter of Mexican tarantulas

Mexican breeders legally produce between 11,000 and 14,000 tarantulas every year. Breeders trading more species to meet growing demand Canada...

Exotics Editor
Shiant Islands declared officially rat-free

Shiant Islands declared officially rat-free

The Shiants is an important seabird breeding habitat. Rats fed on the seabirds’ eggs and chicks A group of islands...

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Born Free reiterates call for complete ban on ivory sales

Born Free reiterates call for complete ban on ivory sales

"Rhinos will only have a long-term future if we can end the demand for rhino horn”- Will Travers OBE. Rhino horn...

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RSPCA reports high volume of litter-related incidents

RSPCA reports high volume of litter-related incidents

A duck had to be put to sleep after being found with severe injuries from a ring of plastic.  Duck...

Wildlife Editor
Avian influenza: Wales confirms H5N6 in wild bird

Avian influenza: Wales confirms H5N6 in wild bird

A buzzard was found dead and submitted for testing. Keepers reminded to house birds and ensure high biosecurity standards  The...