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Global warming threatens one in six species

Global warming threatens one in six species

Amphibians and reptiles are predicted to have greater extinction risks. Amphibians and reptiles at greatest risk One in six species...

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Bird-aircraft collisions on the rise

Bird-aircraft collisions on the rise

Bird-aircraft collisions occur most often in the first 100 metres from the ground. Researchers call for airspace reserves to protect...

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Lynx return: 'serious consideration' needed

Lynx return: ‘serious consideration’ needed

Natural England would have to approve any application to reintroduce lynx into the wild. Natural England issues statement on possible...

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Over 90 per cent support reintroduction of lynx

Over 90 per cent support reintroduction of lynx

Wiped out in the UK over 1,300 years ago by fur hunters, lynx have been successfully reintroduced across Europe. Lynx...

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Back pain linked to walking upright

Back pain linked to walking upright

Scientists have long wondered if there is a link between back pain and walking upright. People with lower back pain...

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Grey squirrel's role in Lyme disease explored

Grey squirrel’s role in Lyme disease explored

“Frequent infection of grey squirrels with bird strains of Borrelia was unexpected." Over one in 10 squirrels infected bird strains...

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