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RSPB warns against glittery ‘reindeer food’

RSPB warns against glittery ‘reindeer food’

‘Reindeer food’ containing substances such as oats and glitter are available to buy at this time of year. Mixes containing...

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Charity calls for hunting loopholes to be closed

Charity calls for hunting loopholes to be closed

“The hunting bans in the UK must be strengthened.” Four amendments to Hunting Act recommended  The League Against Cruel Sports...

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Trophy hunting may lead to extinction by removing ‘good genes’

Trophy hunting may lead to extinction by removing ‘good genes’

“This demonstration that trophy hunting can potentially push otherwise resilient populations to extinction when the environment changes is concerning." Scientists...

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‘New ivory’ being passed off as antique, charity warns

‘New ivory’ being passed off as antique, charity warns

“We do not believe that dealers are able to accurately establish the age or provenance of ivory items by eye."...

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Songbird migration impacted by pesticides, study finds

Songbird migration impacted by pesticides, study finds

Imidacloprid and chlorpyrifos are widely used in North America, but their impact on bird migration had not previously been studied....

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Vets save lions from illegal zoo in Bulgaria

Vets save lions from illegal zoo in Bulgaria

FOUR PAWS vets provided care to all the lions and sterilised two male lions to prevent further inbreeding. Big cats...

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