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Blowfly risk “High” across much of the UK
"Strike risk will rise throughout July, spreading across the whole country" – Professor Richard Wall, copiler of the Blowfly Risk...
Scientists discover chlamydia-free koala population
Koalas are not naturally occurring on the island but 18 were introduced in the 1920s owing to fears they could...
Undercover footage reveals animal abuse at Suffolk farms
RSPCA Assured said it is “shocked and disgusted” by the revelations. (stock photo) Welfare schemes suspend the farms amid allegations ...
Periodontitis in lizards
Periodontitis has long been recognised as a syndrome in mammalian vertebrates. However, it is now being seen increasingly in agamid...
Zoonotic disease specialist joins RUMA Scientific Group
Professor Nicola Williams has joined the RUMA Scientific Group. Zoonotic disease specialist Professor Nicola Williams has joined the RUMA Scientific...
Octopus arms make decisions independently of the brain – study
The model depicts information flow between the animal’s suckers, arms and brains. Researchers look for patterns in the octopus’ nervous...