Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds
Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.
‘Rogue rewilders’ are jinxing the lynx
Proposals to reintroduce these ‘lost’ felines to Britain have a romantic appeal to many nature lovers, but illegal releases are hampering hope ...
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Iberian lynx saved from extinction... for now
Europe’s rarest mammal, the Iberian lynx, has been saved from extinction. This elusive cat had looked like becoming ‘the missing lynx’. It disappeared from Portugal in the 1990s, when fewer ...
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The Plight of the Iberian Lynx From Rarity to Recovery
Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized cat native to European and Siberian forests. Image via Depositphotos. The Iberian lynx is a symbol of nature’s resilience and the efforts of ...
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University of Cumbria wildlife filmmakers up for RTS awards
The film investigates the endangered Iberian Lynx in Spain, with Ms Richards travelling to the region to capture footage for her project. Lauren O’Donnell, a recent graduate, is also in the ...
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Keeping a Bobcat As a Pet Is Legal in These States — But Is It Safe?
Technically, yes, bobcats can be pets. According to World Population Review and Big Cat Rescue, it's legal to keep a bobcat as a pet without a permit in several states, including Alabama, Nevada, ...
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The rabbit slaughter is held up as an example of what happens when humans monkey around with nature. Not only did millions of ...
Did the U.S. send rabbits to France after the country accidentally killed off its bunny population?
The rabbit slaughter is held up as an example of what happens when humans monkey around with nature. Not only did millions of ...