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One in six species at risk of UK extinction, report finds
Hazel dormice are among the species at risk of extinction in the UK. State of Nature report reveals decline of...
Inbreeding may benefit species in long-run, study finds
The Svalbard reindeer have developed helpful adaptations to their environment. Norwegian reindeer have ‘purged’ unhealthy mutations. A study has found...
Big increase in number of guinea pigs abandoned
Marzipan was found left in a cage outside a church in Nottinghamshire. RSPCA reports a rise of nearly 40 per...
Biodiversity loss helps viruses become more prevalent, study finds
“If one host species is very abundant, it is easier for viruses to spread" – Professor Sandra Junglen. Viruses which...
Migratory birds can adjust to climate change, study finds
The research was proposed in response to the effects of climate change on migratory birds’ breeding success. Helping birds fly...
Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds
The northern cardinal’s eyes were five per cent smaller if they lived in the city. Birds living in cities had...