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Tooth wear study reveals feeding habits of ancient elephants

Tooth wear study reveals feeding habits of ancient elephants

Elephas (left) incoporates more graze in its diet; whereas Stegodon (right) is an obligate browser of fresh shoots and leaves....

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Early human speech linked to orangutans

Early human speech linked to orangutans

"It has been presumed that sounds made by great apes are driven by arousal over which they have no control,...

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Global charity exposes tiger 'selfie' suffering

Global charity exposes tiger ‘selfie’ suffering

The report cites early mother and cub separation, repeated stressful mishandling of cubs, restrictive and inappropriate enclosures and limited water....

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RSPB withdraws from hen harrier project

RSPB withdraws from hen harrier project

The charity is convinced that the main reason for the hen harrier’s scarcity is illegal killing. Charity says licensing of...

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Preferred locations for lynx reintroduction announced

Preferred locations for lynx reintroduction announced

The local consultation is expected to last two to three months. Proposal moving to Kielder Forest and Borders area Northumberland...

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Review supports ban on wild animals in circuses

Review supports ban on wild animals in circuses

The review was conducted to see if a ban could be introduced under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. BVA urges...

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