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Millions of gamebirds imported during record bird flu outbreak
More than three million gamebirds were imported into Scotland throughout the record bird flu outbreak – a move critics say risked endangering native birds.
Rare capercaillie under threat from gamebirds
Gamebirds such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is a rare bird potentially facing extinction, The Ferret can reveal.
UK approves carbon storage drilling in nature sanctuaries
The government has handed Shell a licence to store carbon dioxide under an area which is a vulnerable habitat for a range of wildlife.
Hedgehogs under threat in Scotland as population falls by more than 100,000 in 20 years
Hedgehogs have been listed as “near threatened” by a global wildlife organisation with the population in Scotland estimated…
Salmon firm withdraws feed barge application for Loch Broom
A salmon farming multinational accused of misleading people over its plans for a fish farm in a marine protected area has withdrawn a controversial application for a feed barge.
Tory politician urged to return £10k donation to alleged animal cruelty firm
Tory MP David Mundell has been urged to hand back a £10k donation from an egg producer under investigation by the RSPCA for alleged animal welfare abuses.
Fox hunts accused of using dogs to chase animals despite ban
Mounted hunts have been filmed covertly and reported to Police Scotland for allegedly flouting a new law to prevent illegal fox hunting with packs of dogs.
Probe demanded into ‘inadequate’ protection of wild salmon
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency could be facing an investigation into allegations that it has failed to prevent sea lice escaping from salmon farms.
Formaldehyde used 200 times by fish farm industry
Formaldehyde was used by fish farms nearly 200 times over a three year period, despite fears it could harm the marine environment.
