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Gene study could produce lice-resistant salmon

Gene study could produce lice-resistant salmon

Sea lice severely affect fish health and welfare. Researchers aim to pinpoint key genes associated with resistance. Researchers at the...

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Colchester Zoo announces death of lioness

Colchester Zoo announces death of lioness

"Naja was truly one of a kind" – Emma, carnivore team leader at Colchester Zoo. Naja had been with the...

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Chester Zoo confirms death of black jaguar

Chester Zoo confirms death of black jaguar

"Goshi was a firm favourite with visitors, members and staff alike" – Chester Zoo spokesperson. Goshi, who had been at the...

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Gliding barn owls could inform more aerodynamic design in aircraft

Gliding barn owls could inform more aerodynamic design in aircraft

Researchers predicted the drag production for 16 gliding flights with a range of tail postures. New research from the RVC...

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Report shows large decline in rural hedgehog populations

Report shows large decline in rural hedgehog populations

Data from the report suggests that the largest declines in Britain’s countryside hedgehog population are in the eastern half of...

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Harmful pharmaceuticals found in world's rivers

Harmful pharmaceuticals found in world’s rivers

Rivers included in the study included the Amazon, Mississippi, Thames and the Mekong. Researchers measured the presence of metformin, caffeine...

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