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Australian researchers develop stress-free health checks for wildlife

A kangaroo being filmed. /VCG Photo Australian researchers have developed a camera to conduct health checks on exotic wildlife without anesthetic, according to a pilot study undertaken by the

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China's Tianjin bans eating wild animals amid epidemic fight

North China's Tianjin Municipality introduced a ban Friday on the eating of wild animals as the country is fighting the novel coronavirus epidemic that has claimed mor

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Epidemics and wildlife: How are horses related to fatal Hendra virus?

Unlike Ebola that affects tens of thousands of people, Hendra virus disease is quite low-key and only has seven human cases since its first outbreak in 1994. Despite limited infection, its mortality

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Mice fighting on London Underground wins wildlife photo of the year

'Station Squabble,' a pair of mice fight over a scrap of food. (Credit: Sam Rowley/Wildlife Photographer of the Year). 'Losing the Fight,' an orangutan being forced to perform at Bangko

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Up to 90 pct of "insurance" koala population wiped out by Australian bushfires

As many as 90 percent of the koalas on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA) could perish during catastrophic bushfires in December and January. The koalas on Kangaroo Island were co

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Up to 90 pct of "insurance" koala population wiped out by Australian bushfires

As many as 90 percent of the koalas on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA) could perish during catastrophic bushfires in December and January. The koalas on Kangaroo Island were co

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UK commits to building high-speed rail line dubbed the most expensive in the world

The U.K. government has signed off on a high-speed rail line that was first announced more than a decade ago.High Speed 2 (HS2) was first proposed in 2009 under a Labou

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China stresses harsh punishment on epidemic-related crimes

China vows to strengthen the crackdown on crimes related to the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) in a bid to safeguard people's lives and health, according to a guide

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China launches crackdown on violations of wildlife trade ban

China has launched a joint campaign to crack down on violations of the wildlife trade ban in a bid to control the novel coronavirus outbreak. The crackdown will be hel

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How are African green monkeys linked to Marburg?

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province last December, makes wild animals come to the spotlight. As humans continue to consume game meat and encroach o

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China to further crack down on illegal wildlife trade: official

China will continue to crack down on any forms of illegal wildlife trade amid the coronavirus outbreak, an official with the State Administration for Market Regulation

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China strengthens crackdown on illegal activities amid epidemic fight

China announced Thursday efforts to intensify a crackdown on illegal activities undermining the country's efforts to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has

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China Focus: China steps up wildlife conservation amid coronavirus outbreak

Wearing a mask, Gerusherab braved the bitter cold to start his daily patrol on a motorbike in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, a haven for wildlife, which is located in

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China's governance system has advantages in tackling disease outbreaks

Medical staff make final checks before taking patients infected with the novel coronavirus in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, February 3, 2020. /Xinhua Photo Editor's Note: The fol

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Australian PM pays tribute to victims of "Black Summer"

Australia's Parliament resumed for 2020 on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison opening affairs by expressing sympathy and gratitude to the families of the 33 people who have died during the

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Australian PM pays tribute to victims of "Black Summer"

Australia's Parliament resumed for 2020 on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison opening affairs by expressing sympathy and gratitude to the families of the 33 people who have died during the

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'Lost' winters are confusing wildlife and putting species under threat

As a result of milder weather, many species are getting muddled and losing their seasonal cues.