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Baby tarantulas born at Bristol Zoo

Hundreds of tiny tarantulas have hatched at Bristol Zoo Gardens for the first time. more


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Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Elephant poaching in Africa increasing

Elephant poaching in Africa is increasing as more people want to get hold of their tusks.  more


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Saturday, 28 Apr 2012

RSPCA urge people to leave wild baby rabbits alone

The Easter holidays are over and, while we’re all going back to work and school, the RSPCA... more


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Thursday, 26 Apr 2012


Baby aardvark born at Colchester zoo

Colchester Zoo’s latest baby aardvark is now one month old and is on show to the public fo... more


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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2012

Cabins open at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

A NEW set of cabins has officially opened at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, meaning visitors can get closer t... more


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Friday, 13 Apr 2012

Online iPad game for cats… and humans

The first video game for both cats and humans has just been released.  more


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Friday, 16 Mar 2012


Boat noises cause stress to whales

RESEARCHERS have discovered that noises created by ships do cause stress to nearby whales. more


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Monday, 5 Mar 2012

Government promises to ban wild circus animals

The government has promised to ban wild animals performing in circuses. more


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Thursday, 1 Mar 2012

Has a killer whale been spotted off the coast of Norfolk?

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A killer whale is believed to have been spotted off the coast of Norfolk. more


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Thursday, 1 Mar 2012


It's National Nest Box Week

THIS week is National Nest Box week, when bird and animal charities all over the UK are asking YO... more


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Friday, 17 Feb 2012

Are hedgehogs being affected by climate change?

Wildlife charities in the UK are trying to discover if hedgehogs are being affected by climate ch... more


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Friday, 3 Feb 2012

Orangutans learn to use iPads

Orangutans at a zoo in Milwaukee, USA, have been learning to use the iPad and experts think that ... more


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Thursday, 26 Jan 2012


Maggots can clean wounds faster than standard surgery

Maggots can heal wounds faster than surgery

Medical researchers in France have found that maggots can clean wounds faster than standard surg... more


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Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012

PIg and puppy become best friends

Susie the dog and Tabitha the pig have become new best friends. more


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Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012

Chester Zoo tiger cub dies

One of three baby tiger cubs born at Chester Zoo last Octover has died of an unknown illness more


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Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012

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