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Devon heathland plan to support two rare species of ant

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (355+ words) Two of the UK's rarest ant species are being supported by a new conservation project. Chiefs at Devon Wildlife Trust said they plan to improve the heathland homes of both the narrow-headed and erratic ants, and start new colonies at…...

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Hottest-ever West summer inspires project to prevent extinctions

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (571+ words) Scientists hope to prevent the extinction of some rare species by trying to understand their changing needs, as the UK nears the end of its hottest-ever summer. Using money from Natural England and the Crown Estate, the Royal Entomological Society…...

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'Worrying' heat brings rare birds to North Yorkshire reserve

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (399+ words) A flock of rare black-crowned night herons have migrated to a North Yorkshire nature reserve after the recent heatwaves pushed them away from mainland Europe. Bolton-on-Swale Nature Reserve is currently hosting one of the UK's largest flocks of the birds,…...

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Rare breeding bat found roosting near South Yorkshire reservoir

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (486+ words) A rare species of breeding bat has been found roosting in woodland near a reservoir. The Nathusius' pipistrelle has been confirmed at a Yorkshire Water site near Sheffield, the first time it had been recorded in South Yorkshire. Environmental DNA…...

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Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by Northumberland councillors

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (339+ words) Plans to reintroduce lynx to some northern parts of England have been opposed by councillors. Northumberland County Council has backed a motion that it would not support any application to release the big cats into the wild, although a final…...

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Hedgehogs deserves banknote place, says Ludlow charity

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (318+ words) A hedgehog conservation charity has urged people to back the mammal in a public vote to decide which British wildlife species could appear on future banknotes. The Bank of England is asking the public to help choose animals, birds and…...

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Escaped capybara camera traps stolen, Marwell Zoo says

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (323+ words) Two of the camera traps being used in the search for an escaped capybara have been stolen, a zoo has said. Nine-month-old Samba escaped from Marwell Zoo, near Winchester in Hampshire, on 17 March, prompting huge search efforts involving thermal drones…...

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Hampshire zoo capybara escape mirrors incident 30 years ago

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (446+ words) A capybara's escape from a zoo has striking similarities to an incident that occurred 30 years ago, the chief executive has said. Nine-month-old Samba escaped from Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, Hampshire, earlier this month alongside her sister Tango. Tango was found…...

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Capybara search narrows in bid to reunite sisters at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (327+ words) Teams from a zoo scouring a stretch of riverbank for a runaway capybara say it is vital she is reunited with her sister. The week-long search to track down and catch Samba started last Tuesday after she escaped with Tango…...

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Herefordshire farmer 'over the moon' by new dog attack laws

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (309+ words) A sheep farmer in Herefordshire has said he is "over the moon" with new laws designed to better protect farm animals from attacks in England and Wales. It comes after it was estimated livestock worth nearly £2m was severely injured or…...