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Chimpanzees spotted apparently using insects to treat their wounds
A community of chimpanzees in Loango National Park in Gabon put insects onto their open wounds, seemingly as a form of first aid. While there has been evidence of animals using plants to self-medicate, these are the first known instances with insects.
Underwater noise causes hearing loss in turtles
Underwater noise pollution is causing turtles to experience hearing loss that can last from minutes to days, say researchers who will present preliminary evidence of the effects of intense noise on turtles on 4 March at the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting, being held online from 24 Feb through 4 March.
Puppy 'scammers' posed as dog rescue centre to con families out of £1,000s
Heartless scammers have been posing online as a dog rescue centre in order to con animal lovers out of thousands of pounds.
Endangered sharks found in cat and dog food, DNA study shows
Pet food containing endangered sharks is being fed to cats and dogs by unwitting owners, a study has revealed.