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Study shows ray-finned fishes are natural born survivors

Study shows ray-finned fishes are natural born survivors

Actinopterygii survived four of the big five mass extinction events of the last half a billion years. Actinopterygii have survived...

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Investigation launched after lion dies at South Lakes Safari Zoo

Investigation launched after lion dies at South Lakes Safari Zoo

A lion has died at South Lakes Safari Zoo prompting the RSPCA to launch an investigation. (Image – stock photo)....

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Microplastics 'pose significant threat' to manta rays and sharks

Microplastics ‘pose significant threat’ to manta rays and sharks

Filter feeders need to swallow thousands of cubic meters of water every day to capture plankton. Associated toxins can change...

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Polar bears struggling to catch enough food

Polar bears struggling to catch enough food

The polar bear population in the Beaufort Sea has fallen by around 40 per cent. Bears have higher metabolic rates...

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Thermal imaging shows how animals cope with environmental changes

Thermal imaging shows how animals cope with environmental changes

Thermal imaging shows how animals cope with environmental changes...

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Orca mimics human speech

Orca mimics human speech

Wikie was able to repeat words including “Amy” and “one, two, three” by copying her trainer. Study provides evidence that...

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