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Italy confirms ban on animal performances in zoos
Born Free has been investigating zoos in Italy since 2010 owing to concerns raised by British tourists. (Stock photo). News...
Open letter calls for action on ivory trade
The letter calls on ministers to close all remaining legal loopholes that facilitate the laundering of illegal ivory. Government urged...
Check for hedgehogs this bonfire night
Piles of dry leaves and unlit bonfires make the ideal spot for sleepy hogs. Charities issue tips for a hedgehog-friendly...
Study shows zoonotic potential of bat influenza virus
Experts say the findings are a ‘wake-up call’ for more research. Virus may be capable of infecting dogs and humans...
Vote for greater scrutiny of scientific whaling
Ingrid Giskes, global head of sea change for World Animal Protection, called the move "a win for whales". IWC meeting...
Modified mosquitoes to fight Zika and dengue fever
The Eliminate Dengue Programme has pioneered a way to transfer Wolbachia into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Researchers hope to significantly reduce...