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Deadly brain disease detected in Europe
It is unclear currently if this is an isolated case or if the disease, which is difficult to detect is...
‘Celestial snapshot’ helps dung beetles navigate
Like many insects, dung beetles rely exclusively on celestial clues to maintain their orientation. Action takes place when the insect...
Smell of dying coral affects fish senses
On the dead reefs the fish continued to explore, leaving themselves open to attack. Stops fish from learning to avoid...
New system to improve welfare of captive elephants
A new system to evaluate the welfare of captive elephants in the UK has been designed by experts at the...
RSPCA predicts spike in ‘forgotten fish’
RSPCA inspectors are bracing themselves for “an influx of unwanted fish” following the release of Finding Dory. Animal charity publishes...
Project to examine leprosy in red squirrels
Brownsea Island is home to around 200 red squirrels. Leprosy is thought to have been present on the island for...