7 h. ago Is Earth on track for a mass extinction? More than 48,000 animals are now at risk of being wiped out, report warns

The IUCN has updated its 'Red List', revealing that three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction.

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9 h. ago Red list of threatened species reveals animals that face risk of disappearing for good

The IUCN Species Survival Commission warned many animals face increasing risks of disappearing

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11 h. ago Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining

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11 h. ago Rare and endangered fossa pups born at UK zoo take first steps

Fewer than 2,500 of the highly threatened species are estimated to remain in the wild

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53 h. ago ‘From reef to retail’: experts warn global marine aquarium fish trade relies heavily on wild populations

New research finds 90% of marine fish sold by major US retailers are wild-caught, including threatened or endangered speciesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe global trade in marine aquarium fish relies heavily on fish sourced directly from wild populations, with many consumers unaware of the practice due to murky supply chains.New research has revealed the scale of the issue, finding most marine aquarium fish sold online in the US were wild-caught, mainly from the western Pacific and Indian oceans. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Who is Cristian Orozco? Man Utd's new wonderkid profiled as move gets emphatic green light

Manchester United are set to complete a bargain deal for Colombian wonderkid Cristian Orozco with the Red Devils set to add the youngster to their ever-growing list of promising youngsters

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9 d. ago Jane Goodall, pioneering chimpanzee expert who revealed the animals’ human links, dies aged 91

Award-winning primatologist who established world’s longest-running chimp study still lectured on conservation and climate even over age of 91

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9 d. ago Man Utd's next five games as Ruben Amorim deadline looms into view for Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Ruben Amorim is struggling to string together a run of results at Manchester United, and the Red Devils' fixture list isn't going to get any easier for him this month

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9 d. ago Warning to cat owners over rising trend that is 'stressful and scary' for pets

A survey from animal charity Cats Protection has revealed that putting a harness on a cat can make them feel stressed and scared

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1 week ago X Factor winner Joe McElderry reveals shock as live animal thrown at him on stage

X Factor winner Joe McElderry has revealed the key advice a music icon gave him - and the bizarre moment a fan lobbed a live animal at him on stage

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1 week ago Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds

Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissionsFood and agriculture contribute one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions – second only to the burning of fossil fuels. And yet the vast majority of media coverage of the climate crisis overlooks this critical sector, according to a new data analysis from Sentient Media.The findings suggest that only about a quarter of climate articles in 11 major US outlets, including the Guardian, mention food and agriculture as a cause. And of the 940 articles analyzed, only 36 – or 3.8% – mentioned animal agriculture or meat production, by far the largest source of food-related emissions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Celebrity animal psychic reveals surprising insights into cat's mind

Journalist Vikki White's British Blue Shorthair Humphrey shares his thoughts during a session with renowned animal communicator Jackie Weaver.

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3 w. ago Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats

Armed forces say ‘special naval militia’ involved in Caribbean deployment as defence minister cites ‘threatening, vulgar voice’ of WashingtonVenezuela says it has begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.Forces deployed for what Washington called an anti-drug operation have blown up at least two Venezuelan boats and a combined 14 people allegedly transporting drugs across the Caribbean this month – a move slammed by UN experts as “extrajudicial execution”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Netflix reveals Ricky Gervais' new animated comedy 'Alley Cats' with After Life cast

Netflix is set to reunite the After Life cast for a brand new comedy series from Ricky Gervais

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4 w. ago Hedgehog highways could become requirement for new buildings

Lords amend planning bill to include protections for wild animals, including bird-safe glass and swift bricksHedgehog highways and bird-safe glass could become requirements for all new buildings as members of the House of Lords push through amendments to the government’s planning bill.This may cause a headache for ministers, who have tried to avoid burdening developers with laws on nature measures such as “swift bricks”. The new Lords amendments include mandated provision for these nesting boxes, which campaigners say are crucial for the survival of the threatened species. Continue reading...

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