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Researchers discover third species of orangutan
Pongo Tapanuliensis was found in Batang Toru, North Sumatra. Less than 800 individuals remaining in the wild A new species...
Orphaned elephants have less access to mature adults
Orphans in the study primarily spent time with younger individuals. Researchers assess impact of poaching on social behaviour A study...
Climate change ‘pushing rare lemur to extinction’
Greater bamboo lemurs spend 95 per cent of their feeding time eating a single species of woody bamboo. Longer dry...
Report finds ‘major issue’ with raptor persecution
Victims include hen harriers, peregrine falcons, red kites and buzzards. No prosecutions last year despite over 80 confirmed cases There...
Governments vote to save world’s migratory wildlife
World governments have voted to give chimpanzees additional protection. Decision highlights critical role animals play in planet’s ecosystem Chimpanzees, leopards...
Experts in disagreement over exotic pets
Governments of several countries are exploring the regulation, or even banning, of exotic pet keeping. Scientists debate ethical issues of...
