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Tributes paid to Wildlife Vets International founder

Tributes paid to Wildlife Vets International founder

Dr Lewis with a large Amur tiger, Russian Far East. Dr John Lewis “a mentor and an inspiration” for many...

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Emotions and mood influence animal behaviour, study finds

Emotions and mood influence animal behaviour, study finds

The study suggests that animals that lose fights are more negative and pessimistic. Discovery could have practical benefits for animal...

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Vaccinating tigers against canine distemper could cut extinction risk - study

Vaccinating tigers against canine distemper could cut extinction risk – study

The study found that vaccinating just two tigers within a small population could reduce extinction risk by 75 per cent....

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Platypus habitat has shrunk by 22 per cent in 30 years, study finds

Platypus habitat has shrunk by 22 per cent in 30 years, study finds

Researchers state that climate change and it’s effect on rivers present a serious risk to the future of platypus populaitons....

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Defra publishes new general licences for the control of wild birds

Defra publishes new general licences for the control of wild birds

The use of these licences will aid wildlife conservation as well as protecting crops, livestock and public health and safety....

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Researchers discover new primate species in Myanmar

Researchers discover new primate species in Myanmar

The Popa langur resides in central Myanmar. Animal dubbed the Popa langur is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Fauna...