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Birds of prey suffering across UK, report shows

Birds of prey suffering across UK, report shows

The report found that 196 birds of prey had been shot, poisoned, trapped or destroyed, including buzzards, peregrine falcons, red...

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Oral badger vaccine trial yields ‘positive’ results

The badger vaccination trial took place in Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Findings consistent with previous studies  A field trial to assess...

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Northern Ireland reports H5N8 in wild swan

Northern Ireland reports H5N8 in wild swan

Chief veterinary officer Robert Huey said the finding was “not unexpected” and it is possible that more cases will be...

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Scotland to strengthen fox hunting law

Scotland to strengthen fox hunting law

Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham pledged to introduce a new code of practice for hunters and a new monitoring scheme. Ministers...

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Baby chimp trafficking network discovered

Baby chimp trafficking network discovered

Infant chimps are being seized from the wild and sold as pets for wealthy buyers or performers in zoos. (stock photo)...

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Man-made sounds disrupt interspecies communication

Man-made sounds disrupt interspecies communication

Researchers analysed the behaviour of wild dwarf mongoose groups. Researchers study impact of traffic noise on mongoose Man-made sounds can...

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