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Buff-tailed bumblebee crowned UK's favourite insect

Buff-tailed bumblebee crowned UK’s favourite insect

The poll was launched by the RSB to raise the profile of the insect population which is threatened as a...

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Could burrowing owls protect us from the plague?

Could burrowing owls protect us from the plague?

As well as their cute and fluffy appearance, burrowing owls also have an endearing habit of lining their nests with...

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Third pilot badger cull comes to an end

Third pilot badger cull comes to an end

Figures on the number of badgers culled in the third pilot are expected to be released by Defra in the...

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Surge in holly blue butterflies

Surge in holly blue butterflies

Holly blues were up by 151 per cent. Results of the Big Butterfly Count released   Holly blue butterflies are...

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Study reveals why elephants have low cancer rates

Study reveals why elephants have low cancer rates

Scientists made the discovery while trying to figure out why elephants have lowers levels of cancer than would be expected...

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Wyoming woman dies of rabies after bat bite

Wyoming woman dies of rabies after bat bite

Every year in Wyoming, around 15-20 people are bitten by bats and go through post-exposure rabies vaccination. First case of...

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