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Wildlife vets report unusual presentation of myxomatosis

Wildlife vets report unusual presentation of myxomatosis

Myxomatosis was identified in a wild rabbit that appeared healthy on the outside. Lesions found on seemingly healthy rabbit Wildlife...

Concern over dramatic rise in ‘wildlife selfies’

Concern over dramatic rise in ‘wildlife selfies’

World Animal Protection is urging relevant governments to enforce the law and has been in contact with Instagram. Amazonian animals...

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Pheasants ‘most likely’ bird to be killed on roads

Pheasants ‘most likely’ bird to be killed on roads

Captive-bred pheasants “may be at risk” when they are released from pens, as they are raised without parents and “simply...

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Video footage captures penguins eating jellyfish

Video footage captures penguins eating jellyfish

Researchers filmed penguins across the sounthern oceans eating and attacking jellyfish. Research shows penguins actively target gelatinous creatures  Video footage...

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Snake owners urged to keep enclosures secure

Snake owners urged to keep enclosures secure

Cyrus was rescued by RSPCA inspector Richard Lythgoe. RSPCA inspectors rescue false water cobra from wardrobe   The RSPCA has...

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Pigeons ‘better at multi-tasking than humans’

Pigeons ‘better at multi-tasking than humans’

Their findings challenge previous assumptions that cognitive ability requires a complex mammalian cerebral cortex. Study explores the cognitive abilities of...

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