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Hong Kong votes to close its ivory trade

Hong Kong votes to close its ivory trade

Poaching has driven a 62 per cent fall in elephant numbers over the past decade and up to 30,000 are...

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Gove urged to recognise sentience of decapod crustaceans

Gove urged to recognise sentience of decapod crustaceans

An EU panel has stated that many of the methods of slaughtering decapods are inhumane. Calls to legally protect welfare...

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Goats grazed near wildlife in Botswana ‘less affected by worms’

Botswana goats grazed near wildlife ‘less affected by worms’

"…by equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge to take care of their goats, we can promote healthy and peaceful...

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Charity ‘shocked’ at BBC decision to broadcast Trophy

Charity ‘shocked’ at BBC decision to broadcast <em>Trophy</em>

Born Free believes that legalising the trade in rhino horn could increase demand. Film investigates big game hunting, breeding and...

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British bats ‘stable or recovering’

British bats ‘stable or recovering’

The report suggests that current legislation and conservation action is proving successful. Report suggests conservation action is working British bat...

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Camels disqualified from beauty pageant for Botox injections

Camels disqualified from beauty pageant for Botox injections

The King Abdulaziz Camel Beauty Contest is the largest camel festival in the Gulf. Competitors are judged on the size...

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