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New species of leafhopper insect identified
Pictured: Phlogis kibalensis. The insect’s closest known relative was last spotted in 1969. A scientist from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge,...
Loggerhead turtle rescued from Scottish island
Pictured: A loggerhead turtle, similar to the one discovered on the Scottish beach. The turtle had washed up very far...
Glue traps among worst method of rodent management, study finds
“This work is an important step in understanding the animal welfare impacts of various rat control methods" – Dr Huw...
Study reveals global cost of invasive crustaceans
European green crab. Invasive crayfish and crabs had the highest costs. The global economic costs of invasive aquatic crustaceans amounted...
Disease surveillance by veterinary scientists to help protect red squirrels
"By offering a disease surveillance service we can build up a picture of the current health threats to Scotland’s red...
Government approves use of bee-harming pesticide
Traces of neonicotinoid pesticide play havoc with bees’ ability to forage and navigate. Chemicals are known to harm bees’ ability...