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Help garden birds survive cold snap, RSPB urges

Help garden birds survive cold snap, RSPB urges

Birds will be “desperately searching for food, water and shelter to survive”. ‘Beast from the East’ comes at a critical...

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Two raccoon dogs rescued from same village

Two raccoon dogs rescued from same village

Both animals were found in Burneside near Kendal on 17 February. Charity believes the pair are escaped pets  The RSPCA...

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Gove hints at plastic straw ban

Gove hints at plastic straw ban

Michael Gove has suggested that plastic straws could be banned from bars and restaurants after Britain leaves the EU. Comments...

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Seal surge prompts RSPCA to launch urgent appeal

Seal surge prompts RSPCA to launch urgent appeal

A grey seal during her release soon after she was admitted to RSPCA’s East Winch Wildlife Centre. Extreme weather sees...

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Rat owners urged to practise safe handling

Rat owners urged to practise safe handling

Researchers pinpointed 24 people in Canada and the US who developed acute Seoul virus infections after contact with pet rats....

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Problem-solving a 'key factor’ for the success of grey squirrels

Problem-solving a ‘key factor’ for the success of grey squirrels

The grey squirrels’ success might be down to its ability to problem-solve. Study shows greys are better at complex tasks...

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