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Wales considers options for wild animal circus ban

Wales considers options for wild animal circus ban

‘Although there are no circuses based in Wales, they do visit and it is important the welfare needs of their...

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Scottish red squirrel populations stabilise

Scottish red squirrel populations stabilise

Squirrel populations are measured using feeder boxes that are placed in the same area of woodland every spring. Survey results...

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Documentary prompts calls for overhaul of zoo licensing

Documentary prompts calls for overhaul of zoo licensing

A giraffe with an injury at South Lakes Safari Zoo. Image (C) Born Free Foundation. ‘Trouble at the zoo’ highlights...

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Inquiry launched into fur trade in the UK

Inquiry launched into fur trade in the UK

"Reports in recent weeks that real fur is being sold as fake fur concerns us greatly, and so we have...

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Rural hedgehogs in sharp decline, survey shows

Rural hedgehogs in sharp decline, survey shows

Pesticides, increased field sizes and intensive farming are all associated with the fall in rural hedgehog numbers. Conservationists to work...

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Four convicted after ‘landmark’ badger baiting trial

Four convicted after ‘landmark’ badger baiting trial

Image of the fake sets which are used to hold a badger for baiting purposes. Individuals filmed using their dogs...

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