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Call for review of how behaviours spread in animals

Call for review of how behaviours spread in animals

Fish appear to make fine-scale judgements about when to copy their shoal-mates’ behaviour.
 New research suggests understanding could be enhanced...

Wildlife Editor
Scottish SPCA opens new sensory garden for dogs in Aberdeenshire

Scottish SPCA opens new sensory garden for dogs in Aberdeenshire

"The team have witnessed positive changes in the confidence levels of the dogs, especially those which came from puppy farms."...

Otter spotted for first time in Birmingham city centre canal

Otter spotted for first time in Birmingham city centre canal

Plastic found in droppings raises new concerns for the wildlife trust. Charity’s habitat restoration efforts see results Otters have been...

Wildlife Editor
New animal and plant safety measures

New animal and plant safety measures

The new rules apply to the UK while it remains a member of the European Union and during any transition...

Wildlife Editor

Equine behaviour and vices 

Stereotypies are defined as repetitive behaviours with no obvious goal and
 function (Clegg et al, 2008). These undesirable behaviours are...

Sara Fleck
First fully funded guide dog puppies celebrate 1st birthday

Guide dog puppies celebrate first birthday

The puppies will go on to help nine people with sight loss in the UK Charity Guide Dogs treats puppies...