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New hope for endangered capercaillie after latest count

New hope for endangered capercaillie after latest count

The latest lek counts show the first increase in male capercaillie in eight years. The recent counts show the first...

Wildlife Editor
Avian flu impacts breeding of birds of prey

Avian flu impacts breeding of birds of prey

White-tailed eagles were most severely impacted in coastal areas. Reports suggest the breeding success of eagles is particularly affected. The...

Wildlife Editor
Government cracks down on shark fin trade

Government cracks down on shark fin trade

Shark finning has been illegal in the UK since 2003. New law bans shark fin imports and exports. The Shark...

Wildlife Editor
First Parrot Awareness Week launched

First Parrot Awareness Week launched

The charity will offer daily campaigns on topics such as nutrition, healthcare and insurance. Parrot Awareness Week 2023 promotes parrot...

Exotics Editor
Lion treated for earache at London Zoo

Lion treated for earache at London Zoo

Bhanu receives annual health-checks and ear-cleanings due to his narrow ear canals. The endangered Asiatic lion’s ears were cleaned to...

Exotics Editor
Calls for anti-hunting laws to be strengthened

Calls for anti-hunting laws to be strengthened

The Time for Change coalition believes that trail hunting is being used as a smokescreen to allow illegal hunting with...