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New species of gibbon found in China

New species of gibbon found in China

Adult female Hooklock tianxing. ‘Skywalker hoolock’ named as a nod to Star Wars   A new gibbon species has been...

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Bird species falling due to habitat loss and climate change

Bird species falling due to habitat loss and climate change

Cold-associated birds like the willow warbler have already vanished from some bird communities. Researchers analyse over four decades of records
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Neonicotinoid review delayed until autumn

Neonicotinoid review delayed until autumn

A recent study suggested exposure to neonicotinoids could impair bumblebees’ ability to learn, with negative consequences for ‘buzz pollination’. Extra...

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Chimps observed using ‘drinking sticks’

Chimps observed using ‘drinking sticks’

Chimps have previously been observed using a variety of tools, such as honey dipping probes and leaf-sponges to collect water....

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Temperature rise affects insect’s ability to reproduce -  study

Temperature rise affects insect’s ability to reproduce – study

"The results show that even small increases in temperature may still cause populations to decline". Insects at high latitude more...

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SeaWorld orca Tilikum dies

SeaWorld orca Tilikum dies

Tilikum at SeaWorld Orlando. San Diego’s orca show runs last performance SeaWorld has announced its male orca Tilikum, who featured...

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