Ministers braced for animal-lovers' anger over badger cull plan Independent Politics and wildlife rarely make happy bedfellows. Labour endured a storm of protest after bringing in a foxhunting ban which has proved almost impossible …

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DOLPHINS SAVED BY BRITISH EXPATS Express.co.uk A dramatic rescue mission has been organised by wildlife charity Born Free following a campaign by British expats. Shameless holidaymakers in the Turkish …

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News In Brief: Clothes lead to search of pond The Star SHEFFIELD Wildlife Trust is hosting a talk on local woodlands by Prof Mel Jones on Thursday September 16 at 6.30pm, at the trust's Stafford Street … and more »

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Chester Zoo's dwarf mongoose pups emerge from enclosure BBC News According to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), the dwarf mongoose is the smallest of the African mongooses. It feeds on mice, locusts and meal worms … and more »

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Argentinian musician back for Huntly woodland arts date Aberdeen Press and Journal They will be given a map, and asked to spot unusual wildlife in the shape of half-human and half-animal characters with the aid of binoculars. …

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Staveley nature site to double in size The Press, York The 40-hectare site at Staveley, near Boroughbridge, has been owned by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust since 2002. And the £474600 grant from the Heritage …

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Cherry Tree Lane strikes another blow to the UK housing market The Guardian (Buckinghamshire County Council) WHAT THE MOVIE SAYS You're gonna wish you hadn't discovered this wildlife. The juveniles defend their territory with knives … and more »

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Father of the pride: How a British backpacker became the saviour of Africa's … Daily Mail With political infighting and intrigue taking precedence, it was apparent that the wildlife authorities and the police were being forced to take a back seat …

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Around 100 houses could be built on Kiln Meadow BBC News A wildlife warden has resigned in protest at Ipswich Borough Council's plans for a housing development on Kiln Meadow in Pinewood, Ipswich. …

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Wildlife board for Eastbourne shingle beach visitors BBC News The beaches are home to rare plants such as red hemp-nettle, sea holly and sea pea, and birds such as the ringed plover which often nests on the beach. …

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