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Government rolls out new badger vaccination licence

Government rolls out new badger vaccination licence

A total of 1,575 badgers aross England were vaccinated in 2021. Simplified licence will streamline the administration process.  The government...

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Half of British butterfly species threatened with extinction

Half of British butterfly species threatened with extinction

Pictured: Large Copper (C) Jim Asher. The latest Red List assessment has been published. Half of all British butterfly species...

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New app to help reverse decline in pollinators

New app to help reverse decline in pollinators

“We are encouraging people to give just 10 minutes of their time to count the pollinating insects they see using...

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Study examines risk factors to tortoises during brumation

Study examines risk factors to tortoises during brumation

The study found a 7.78 per cent mortality rate during brumation. Findings highlight importance of monitoring temperature and environment. Brumation...

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Zoo freezes genetic samples to save animals from extinction

Zoo freezes genetic samples to save animals from extinction

Jaguars are among the threatened animal species that have been successfully cryopreserved in the Nature’s SAFE biobank. Chester Zoo partners...

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International Animal Rescue receives large donation from Ricky Gervais

International Animal Rescue receives large donation from Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais donated £427,243.42 to three animal welfare charities. The popular comedian donated money from touring ticket sales. Ricky Gervais...

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