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The Domestic dog, as we know it, varies extremely widely in shape, size, colour and temperament, resulting in breeds which don’t even closely resemble a their wild cousins, the Grey Wolf. “Man’s best...
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It has been well established that many animal species will use various types of information transfer between species to their advantage. However very little is known about information transfer across disparate species. The...
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Nobody is totally immune to the trials of modern life. Many of us can suffer an exhaustible existence at times. It’s no surprise that so many people turn to nature for...
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It’s been a trying couple of weeks for many people. The deaths of two beloved celebrities has left the world in shock. Of course, I am talking about George Michael and Carrie...
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“It’s freezing and snowing in New York – we need global warming!” – Donald Trump For many people, their image of the American West is either that of sunny...
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Due to last week’s Open Championship at Troon, golf has been in the headlines a lot in the last week or so. Especially in Scotland. So it was only fitting that I write...
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I could never say that I was much of a fan of football. Kicking a “fly-away” as we called them, around the school playground is about the extent of my soccer experience. So...
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“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man” – Charles Darwin The Illegal wildlife trade is one of the world’s most lucrative criminal activities, raking in up...
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EU directives have been vital in protecting and enabling the recovery of wildlife in the UK. For example, the Natura 2000 network of specially protected sites has lead to 18% of the EU’s...
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On the sweetbrier bush, just under the eaves, See, Robin has built his nest; And where is the child with hand so rude As Robin’s home to molest? Robin Redbreast by Eliza Allen...
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