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Butterflies evolve diet in response to climate change

Butterflies evolve diet in response to climate change

The brown argus butterfly has responded to climate change by evolving a narrrower diet. New research suggests brown argus butterfly...

Chimps change pupil size to mimic other individuals

Chimps change pupil size to mimic other individuals

Pupil mimcry helps individuals to understand and empathise with one another. Synchronisation is not uniquely human, study finds Chimpanzees automatically...

Rare zebra shark born at Sea Life Centre

Rare zebra shark born at Sea Life Centre

Zebra sharks are sold for human consumption and oriental medicine Zebra sharks are currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN...

Pet shop primates: report reveals inexcusable behaviour

Pet Shop Primates: report reveals inexcusable behaviour

The report raises concerns for the welfare of some primates kept in pet shops, with monkeys in one shop on...

HSI urge Defra to extend badger vaccination scheme

HSI urge Defra to extend badger vaccination scheme

Society warns scheme will have limited impact unless it is available in ‘high-risk’ areas With the badger cull rumoured to...

Lottery boost for River Nene 'dragons'

Lottery boost for River Nene ‘dragons’

Froglife receives grant of over £470,000 to help their Dragon Finder project Amphibians and reptiles living along the River Nene...