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Mammoth tusk trade threatens elephants, experts warn

Mammoth tusk trade threatens elephants, experts warn

Owing to permafrost melting, there is a growing trade in mammoth ivory. Evidence that poached ivory is being intentionally mislabelled...

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Bornean orangutans still in danger of illegal killings

Bornean orangutans still in danger of illegal killings

Interviewees reported that orangutans may be killed by humans because they want to protect their crops, or take infant apes...

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Rescued iguana finds forever home

Rescued iguana finds forever home

Eddie Lizard was rescued by the RSPCA in January. Eddie Lizard is now being cared for at an aquarium. A...

New ‘margarita snails’ discovered in Florida

New ‘margarita snails’ discovered in Florida

The marine snail is named in honour of the late Jimmy Buffett’s song ‘Margaritaville’. The species has been found in...

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Researchers propose new way to read animals’ facial expressions

Researchers propose new way to read animals’ facial expressions

The findings revealed that crested macaques had more complex facial expressions. The system has been tested with crested macaques. Researchers...

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Study predicts next invasive species to threaten Scotland

Study predicts next invasive species to threaten Scotland

Muntjac deer are already established in parts of England and Wales. Government report reveals list of ten priority species. Raccoons...

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