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Elephants enjoy seeing zoo visitors, study finds

Elephants enjoy seeing zoo visitors, study finds

During public feeding sessions, elephants’ social activity increased. Researchers found that elephants benefit from the presence of zoo visitors.  A...

New study into global loss of biodiversity

New study into global loss of biodiversity

Researchers found that 33 per cent of species currently considered ‘safe’ are declining towards risk of extinction. Researchers found loss...

Government extends Ivory Act to protect more species

Government extends Ivory Act to protect more species

Ivory from walrus tusks will be included in the ban. Hippopotamus and walrus among species to be protected. The UK...

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New study published on assessing wild animal wellbeing

New study published on assessing wild animal wellbeing

Dr Harvey is currently researching koala wellbeing. The research could enhance conservation efforts. A new study into the mental wellbeing...

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Wales votes in favour of snare ban

Wales votes in favour of snare ban

According to research by Defra, nearly 75 per cent of animals caught in snares are not the intended species. The...

Brazil reports first ever cases of avian flu

Brazil reports first ever cases of avian flu

The H5N1 subtype of the influenza virus was found in two marine birds on the southeastern coast of Brazil. The...