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Scientists identify pheromone which relaxes rats

Scientists identify pheromone which relaxes rats

Pheromones play an important role in how rats communicate with each other. Discovery could improve effectiveness of non-lethal traps. A...

Wildlife Editor
Government proposes ban on primates as pets

Government proposes ban on primates as pets

The new proposals would ensure that all primates in England are kept to zoo-level standards. The new ban will ensure...

Exotics Editor
Fewer seabirds return to Scotland after flu outbreak

Fewer seabirds return to Scotland after flu outbreak

Researchers are continuing to count and monitor the activities of the birds. NatureScot has ‘cautious optimism’ as species slowly return....

Wildlife Editor
SSPCA asks public to help contain injured wildlife

SSPCA asks public to help contain injured wildlife

The charity is asking people to contain some birds and small animals that need rescue. Public appeal as 10 per...

Wildlife Editor
Endangered wildcats released into Scottish national park

Endangered wildcats released into Scottish national park

The Saving Wildcats conservation team wil now closely observe the wildcats. The project aims to save the species from extinction....

Wildlife Editor
RSPCA urging owners to use parrot passports

RSPCA urging owners to use parrot passports

The stray lovebird was found in a garden in Somerset. The advice comes after charity unable to reunite stray lovebird...