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Current legislation will not allow Lynx release, NSA warns

Current legislation will not allow Lynx release, NSA warns

Under current law, farmers are allowed to shoot lynx that are causing their animals distress. Species classed as dangerous under...

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Increase in captive elephants kept in cruel conditions

Increase in captive elephants kept in cruel conditions

When not giving rides or performing, the elephants were bound to chains less than 3m long. Report shows trend for...

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Wildlife groups resume badger vaccination schemes

Wildlife groups resume badger vaccination schemes

Badger vaccination schemes are resuming across the country. Organisations acquire TB vaccine following global shortage Wildlife groups have resumed their...

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Study shows neonicotinoids can harm bees

Study shows neonicotinoids can harm bees

Researchers exposed bees to winter-sown oilseed rape that had been treated with two different neonicotinoids. Researchers assess effect of the...

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Hen harriers in decline, survey shows

Hen harriers in decline, survey shows

Previous research suggests the main factor limiting the population is illegal killings associated with drive grouse moor management. Conservationists warn...

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Concern over Finland’s wolf populations

Concern over Finland’s wolf population

Wolf populations in Finland have fallen 25 per cent in the past year. Data shows fewer wolves than previously estimated ...

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