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Chester Zoo's Bornean orangutan Martha dies

A 59-year-old orangutan who was "fundamental" to the establishment of a global conservation breeding programme has died, Chester Zoo has announced.


France temporarily bans Bay of Biscay fishing

The French government has announced that they will temporarily ban almost all commercial fishing in the Bay of Biscay to help protect dolphins.


'Psychopath' mowed down and killed 14 young lambs

A farmer has slammed a 'psychopath' who used a car to mow down 14 young lambs in a field.
Nick Hutley awoke on Thursday morning to sickening news that a 'monster' had rammed down his sheep, which are worth around £2,000 each.


Scottish government announces XL Bully dog 'ban'

Scotland will impose so called safeguards on XL Bully dogs similar to those in England and Wales.

The breeding, selling and abandonment of the animals will all be outlawed under measures announced by Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown.