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Short-haired bumblebees on the rise

Short-haired bumblebees on the rise

Consistent sightings of worker bees at the site over the last three years show that the queens have been successful...

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Tadpoles threatened by new disease

Tadpoles threatened by new disease

Scientists have identified a new and highly infectious tadpole disease in a diverse range of frog populations across the world....

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Rare hen harrier shot in Scotland

Rare hen harrier shot in Scotland

Hen harriers are one of the most endangered raptor species in the UK. RSPB appealing for information   Police in...

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Government funding to tackle illegal wildlife trade

Government funding to tackle illegal wildlife trade

Since its launch in 2014, Defra’s lllegal Wildlife Challenge Fund has supported 19 projects in developing countries. Up to £5...

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Human sore throat bacteria identified in hedgehog

Human sore throat bacteria identified in hedgehog

Scientists believe that the opportunities for direct and indirect contact between wild hedgehogs and humans could be a possible explanation...

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Bonobo 'peep' echoes human baby talk

Bonobo ‘peep’ echoes human baby talk

Bonobos produce a call type, known as the ‘peep’, across a range of positive, negative and neutral situations. Babies and...

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