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Hedgehogs at greater risk before and after hibernation, study suggests

Hedgehogs at greater risk before and after hibernation, study suggests

Grace Johnson, of Hedgehog Street – a project run by PTES and BHPS – with a native hedgehog. Majority of deaths...

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'Lockdown bonfires' spark concern for hedgehogs

‘Lockdown bonfires’ spark concern for hedgehogs

The BHPS is urging people not to build bonfires until the day they are due to be lit. BHPS issues...

Chester Zoo announces surprise birth of critically endangered orangutan

Chester Zoo announces surprise birth of critically endangered orangutan

The new arrival is the second born to mother Leia as part of an international breeding programme. Keepers left stunned...

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Global conservation efforts threatened by zoo funding crisis

Global conservation efforts threatened by zoo funding crisis

There are around 100 Guam kingfishers left in the world, all of which are living in human care. Representatives call...

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85 birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, report reveals

85 birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, report reveals

"There could be more than 12 times as many hen harriers breeding in England if illegal killing stopped" – Mark Thomas,...

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Rare sunfish washes up on Scottish beach

Rare sunfish washes up on Scottish beach

Sunfish are distinctive, bony fish that can weigh up to a tonne. Species normally resides in water that is warmer...

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