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Hundreds of whales die in mass stranding

Hundreds of whales die in mass stranding

New Zealand has one of the highest stranding rates in the world. Teams work tirelessly to keep surviving whales afloat...

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Report links intensive agriculture to decline in grasshoppers

Report links intensive agriculture to decline in grasshoppers

Crickets and grasshoppers are a vital food source for birds and reptiles throughout Europe. Experts call for management and monitoring...

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‘Kiss squeak’ study reveals insights into human language

‘Kiss squeak’ study reveals insights into human language

The orangutan is unique to the primate world in that its predominant call is voiceless. Researchers analyse thousands of individual...

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Illegal wildcat fur coat seized in Buxton

Illegal wildcat fur coat seized in Buxton

Geoffroy’s cats (Leopardus geoffroyi) have the highest level of protection under Cites. Geoffroy’s cat fur was being sold in town...

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Hen harrier vanishes in North Yorkshire

Hen harrier vanishes in North Yorkshire

The disappearance of a hen harrier is “deeply concerning”. Disappearance is a ‘serious blow’ to the population A juvenile hen...

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Virus responsible for Saiga mass die-off

Virus responsible for Saiga mass die-off

Saiga were once widely spread across the Eurasian steppes, but are now classed as critically endangered. New urgency behind drive...

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