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Neonicotinoids linked to large-scale bee declines
Average bee declines were three times greater in species that regularly feed on oilseed rape, such as buff-tailed bumblebees. Long-term...
ZSL launches ‘World Without Wildlife’ campaign
ZSL’s campaign features beautiful images of scenery and landscapes with iconic species cut out. Hard-hitting message to inspire conservation action...
Project offers clues on Isle of Man wallabies
"It is likely the gene pool is much larger than just the genes from the often quoted ‘pair of escapees’"....
Petition on grouse shooting ban reaches 100,000 signatures
Concerns about the illegal killing of birds of prey on shooting estates has led to increasing pressure to introduce further...
Virus alters plant’s scent to attract bumblebees
The bees consistently flew to the infected plants first and spent longer at those plants. Recreating smell may increase pollination...
Giant rats trained to sniff out TB
The rats are exposed to the sputum in a cup and are rewarded for their efforts with mashed banana. Fast,...