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Protecting our most threatened and vulnerable: What does the future hold for the Wildlife and Countryside Act?
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What do grasshoppers eat? New research shows similarities with mammal teeth
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Restoring tropical peatlands supports bird diversity without impacting livelihoods
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Scientists estimate invasive insects will kill 1.4 million US street trees by 2050
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Parental sugar intake has profound effects on offspring health, study finds
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Research and conservation action must be better linked to protect seabirds in the face of climate change
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Research demonstrates value ‘injurious weeds’ can bring to both pollinators and biodiversity
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Allyship, inclusion and identifying privilege
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Bringing out the best in wild birds on farms
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Climate change: Are mountain plants too inflexible?
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Feeling connected to nature linked to lower risk of snake and spider phobias
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Researchers develop portable sensor-packed tool for insect tracking
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Tickets for the ark
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Top tips for your career from the Student Futures and Research Conference
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