Animals
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Racoons break into bank and steal biscuits
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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52 ideas that changed the world - 49. Ecology
In Depth Scientific ecology can be traced back to Charles Darwin and considers living things and their environment
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52 ideas that changed the world - 39. Selective breeding
In Depth Domesticating animals and creating plants and crops allowed agriculture to flourish
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Why is British wildlife in decline?
Speed Read New study warns that populations have plummeted by average of 60% since 1970
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Could swine fever epidemic see pork taken off the menu?
In Depth Slovakia becomes latest country to report outbreak amid rising fears about inadequate containment efforts
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What are Tardigrades?
Speed Read So-called water bears are the toughest animals on Earth - and now scientists suspect they are alive on the Moon
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How dangerous are pigeon droppings?
In Depth Review of flagship Scottish hospital launched following death of child patient from infection linked to bird excrement
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Chester Zoo fire: how animals were saved with personal bonds, comfort blankets and bananas
Speed Read Keepers ‘overwhelmed’ as fundraising campaign tops £120,000 following blaze in Monsoon Forest zone
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Scientists discover the Dracula ant is the world's fastest mover
In Depth Insect uses lethal speed of its spring-loaded mandibles to stun or kill prey
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Should animal shelters ban Christmas adoptions?
Speed Read German pet rescue centres take a stand over pets as presents
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Tributes pour in for Roger Australia's muscle-bound kangaroo
In Depth Enormous animal came to fame when a photo of him crushing a metal bucket like a paper cup went viral
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Why BA refuses to carry lab animals
Speed Read Airline facing legal battle over its blanket ban on transporting animals for medical research
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Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018: ten of the funniest finalists
Speed Read From a hiding moose and a helpful bear to a very expressive squirrel
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Vets successfully separate squirrels tied together in Gordian Knot
In Depth Wildlife centre operates to save animals’ tails that became entwined with each other and their nest
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