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50 years on the frontline: The people protecting Lincolnshire's shorebirds
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (325+ words) At Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, wardens continue a decades-long effort to safeguard vulnerable coastal species On the coastline at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, a quiet but vital job is unfolding, one that's been protecting some of Lincolnshire's most…...
Wood white butterflies 'thriving' in Worcestershire say conservationists, a decade on since re-introduction
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (262+ words) Over 700 were recorded in last summer's surveys, an increase from the 30 that were released into Monkwood nature reserve over 2016 and 2017 Conservationists have said the number of wood white butterflies are continuing to increase in Worcestershire, a decade on since being…...
Appeal launched after pigeon and cats shot in Milford Haven
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (447+ words) The injured pigeon was found on Charles Street on 21 April RSPCA Cymru says it's launched an appeal for information after a pigeon was shot with an air gun in Milford Haven. The injured pigeon was found on Charles Street on…...
Public able to view vets in action at London Zoo's planned wildlife health centre
1+ week, 1+ day ago (784+ words) You'll be able to watch penguin health checks and see frog X-rays in a new "20 million facility. The public will be able to watch penguin health checks and frog X-rays in a new "20 million wildlife health centre, the Zoological Society…...
Two critically endangered Black-footed penguin chicks hatch at Norfolk zoo
2+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) The twins, Twix and Twirl, marks a milestone for conservation efforts at Banham Zoo Banham Zoo, in Norfolk, has welcomed two penguins of an endangered species. Two Black-footed Penguin chicks hatched on the 28th and 29th of March, marking a significant milestone…...
Pesticides treating fleas in pets found in dead chicks in Sussex
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (255+ words) Pesticides used to treat fleas in pets is being found in unhatched bird eggs and dead chicks in Sussex. Researchers at the University of Sussex also found traces of pesticides in every single feather they tested from the five most…...
Bird housing measures lifted while biosecurity rules remain across the UK
3+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) National regulations updated for bird owners. Bird housing measures have been lifted across the UK and Cumbria, allowing bird owners to let their birds outside unless they are in a protection zone or captive bird-controlled zone. Owners are advised to…...
Endangered giant otter triplets born at Chester Zoo
3+ week, 5+ day ago (334+ words) Two boys and a girl revealed after first health check Three giant otter pups have been born at Chester Zoo, marking a rare boost for the endangered species. With fewer than 5, 000 giant otters estimated to survive in the wild, this…...
Investigation launched after birds found shot dead in Chipping Norton
3+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) RSPCA calls for tighter air weapon controls A crate containing 25 dead pigeons, all fatally shot with air weapons, was discovered beside a litter bin on West Street, Chipping Norton at 9. 20am on the 1st April. RSPCA inspector Prisca Giddens is investigating the…...
Staffordshire monkey at centre of "world-first" breakthrough to help save endangered species
4+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) A monkey in Staffordshire is at the heart of what scientists are calling a "world-first" breakthrough that could help tackle illegal wildlife trade and protect an endangered species. It marks the first time the complete genetic code of the species…...