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Man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds

Man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds

RSPCA inspectors and police found 13 live goldfinches kept in tiny cages, as well as one siskin and a dead...

Exotics Editor
Kittiwake added to list of threatened species

Kittiwake added to list of threatened species

The black-legged kittiwake has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Climate change and fishing affecting food...

Government agrees on sustainable fishing quotas

Government agrees on sustainable fishing quotas

The increased quotas include North Sea cod. Quotas increase for North Sea cod and haddock The UK government has secured...

Wildlife Editor
25 Genomes Project to reveal 25 species

25 Genomes Project to reveal 25 species

The project could show why red squirrels are vulnerable to squirrel pox. Species include the grey squirrel, golden eagle and...

Wildlife Editor
Narwhals show 'alarming' response to stress

Narwhals show ‘alarming’ response to stress

Melting sea ice has made the narwhal’s natural habitat more accessible to humans. Combination of low heart rate and hard...

Wildlife Editor
Beavers to return to the Forest of Dean

Beavers to return to the Forest of Dean

Beavers were driven to extinction in England 400 years ago. Proposal granted full licence by Natural England The government has...

Wildlife Editor