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Beavers beneficial to Scottish environment, study finds
Beaver dams were found to have increased the retention of organic matter by up to seven times. Creatures blamed by...
Zika: WHO evaluates mosquito controls
Zika outbreaks are thought to be linked to serious birth defects and a rise in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Release...
Network of genes help sharks grow new teeth, study finds
Tooth-making genes in sharks are conserved through 450 million years of evolution. Finding paves way for treatment of tooth loss...
Urgent call to recognise beaver as a native species
RZSS and SWT say there is scientific evidence to suggest that beavers could be a key asset to Scotland, helping...
Ground-nesting birds suffer ‘widespread declines’
Gray partridge. Project receives praise for collaborative approach Six types of ground-nesting birds have suffered widespread declines across Scotland...
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Brown bear study offers clues on metabolism
Variations in the bears’ feeding habits go hand-in-hand with major changes in their gut microbiota. Scientists observe seasonal changes in...