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An "incredibly rare and elusive" cheetah has been photographed using camera traps in the Algerian Sahara by scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). An "incredibly rare and elusive" cheetah has been photographed using camera traps in the Algerian Sahara by scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Photo: PA An "incr… read more

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A rare bird could halt a multi-million pound development and save a controversial nudist beach. A study has found evidence the legally protected Dartford Warbler could be nesting on a site next to the beach. It means plans for 131 luxury flats overlooking the nudist beach in Eastney, Portsmouth, Hants, are now on hold until developers Qineti… read more

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The Prince of Wales has called for new measures to protect the albatross, and spoken of the affection he developed for the birds while serving in the Royal Navy. Mankind has a duty to ensure that future generations "have the same thrill" of seeing the creatures, celebrated in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, he s… read more

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The so-called wise "neck" once said, "If'n ya can't run wid de BIG DOGS,... STAY ON THE PORCH !!" HE had no idea what the ramifications of his oft quoted utterance would be !! I'm sure he was a heavy thinker... a legend in his own mind ! But he didn't comtemplate, or care, the effects it would have on those who are experiencing L O N G convalesc… read more

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A bittern has been rescued after it was found walking along a road in Preston, Lancashire, the RSPCA said. Bittern: The bittern, which lives in reedbed habitat, was once widespread across the UK, but stopped nesting in the UK in the 19th century. The brown and black bird was spotted by a member of the public as it strolled around Bamber Bri… read more