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Rare half-male, half-female bird captured on film

Rare half-male, half-female bird captured on film

Green plumages indicate a female green honeycreeper, and blue plumages usually appear on males. Bilateral gynandromorphism is extremely rare in...

Wildlife Editor
Dogs understand pointing better than cats, study finds

Dogs understand pointing better than cats, study finds

Dogs remained motivated throughout the test, while cats became less willing to choose. Cats were also less likely to make...

Small Animal Editor
1,400 bird species lost to human activity, study finds

1,400 bird species lost to human activity, study finds

570 bird species may have been lost when people arrived in the Eastern Pacific in the 14th century. The number...

Wildlife Editor
Popularity of brachycephalic dogs declining, statistics suggest

Popularity of brachycephalic dogs declining, statistics suggest

Thirty-nine per cent fewer English bulldogs were registered this year. The Kennel Club has recorded a 17 per cent decrease...

Small Animal Editor
RSPB announces Big Garden Birdwatch 2024

RSPB announces Big Garden Birdwatch 2024

The Big Garden Birdwatch first alerted RSPB to declining numbers of song thrushes. The survey will take place 26-28 January...

Wildlife Editor
RCVS approves expanded exam for overseas vet nurses

RCVS approves expanded exam for overseas vet nurses

The first sitting of the exam will be March 2024. The pre-registration examination now includes a knowledge-based component. The Royal...