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BVA 'disappointed' with Defra TB decision

BVA ‘disappointed’ with Defra TB decision

The BVA urge Defra to complete the pilots using cage trapping and shooting only. Badger cull to continue using controlled shooting...

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Circus bill absent from Queen's speech

Circus bill absent from Queen’s speech

England lags behind numerous other countries where a ban is already in place, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Greece. Uncertainty...

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Volcano eruption threatens rare pink iguana

Volcano eruption threatens rare pink iguana

The eruption has raised concerns that the lava may affect the world’s only population of pink iguanas. Lava flow likely...

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National Trust Scotland backs beaver reintroduction

National Trust Scotland backs beaver reintroduction

"Beavers are a native species to Scotland and having carefully weighted up the pros and cons, the Trust believes that...

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Gene study helps breed disease-resistant salmon

Gene study helps breed disease-resistant salmon

The genetic marker is now being added to genetic tests used by farmers to select the best fish for breeding....

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Study sheds light on deadly frog fungus

Study sheds light on deadly frog fungus

African clawed frogs were thought to be responsible for the spread of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.  African clawed frog not responsible for...

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