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Born Free calls for a review of zoo regulations
The plan calls on the government to end the import, sales and keeping of wild-caught mammals as pets. Priority plan...
Kea parrot’s ‘laughter’ is infectious, study finds
Kea parrots are the first known non-mammal to demonstrate ‘emotionally contagious’ sounds. Play call encourages other parrots to play New...
National Trust announces plan to restore nature
The National Trust aims to create and restore ‘priority’ wildlife habitats on 10 per cent of its land. Charity aims...
Projects help to protect rare gibbon in Vietnam
Eastern black-crested gibbons are one of the rarest apes in the world. Efficient stoves and elephant grass help farmers and...
Criminal gangs kill ‘millions’ of songbirds in Cyprus
Hundreds of thousands of birds, including blackcaps and robins, were killed at the small British Sovereign Base Area last autumn....
Czech zoo to remove rhino horns following French attack
In traditional Asian medicine, powdered rhino horn is used as a supposed cure for a range of illnesses. Dvur Kralove...