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New insights into mass saiga die-off

New insights into mass saiga die-off

In just three weeks, whole herds of healthy animals died from haemorrhagic septicaemia in the Betpak-Dala region Unusual weather conditions...

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Orang-utans use plants to relieve body pains

Orang-utans use plants to relieve body pains

Researchers observed orang-utans using the Dracaena cantleyi plant to self-medicate. Study provides first evidence of self-medication in great apes A...

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Public urged to report dead animal sightings

Public urged to report dead animal sightings

Cardiff University’s Project Splatter aims to quantify and map roadkill across the UK. Project Splatter aims to quantify and map...

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Study calls for conservation activity in war zones

Study calls for conservation activity in war zones

Due to the high frequency, extent and duration of conflict in Africa, large mammal populations are in sharp decline. US...

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Vets operate to save critically endangered gorilla

Vets operate to save critically endangered gorilla

Effie is recovering well from her surgery, which took place on 29 December, and is now back with her family...

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Clouded leopard escaped from private property

Clouded leopard escaped from private property

A clouded leopard, similar to the one pictured, went missing from a property in Cornwall. Animal has been recaptured but...

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