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Man arrested after major seizure of rare birds
A man has been arrested following what wildlife experts have described as one of the most significant seizures of wild birds and animals in the UK.
20:17 Wednesday 7th November 2001
Spice rack provides solution to asbestos risk
Chemists have found a way of using cloves to render asbestos harmless.
19:07 Wednesday 7th November 2001
Black rats on the increase
Scientists in Germany say the black rat is back, and in higher numbers than previously thought.
14:20 Wednesday 7th November 2001
300 million-year-old cockroach discovered
A 300 million-year-old cockroach has been found in Ohio.
14:10 Wednesday 7th November 2001
Norwegian officials confirm plans for new wolf hunt
A wolf hunt is being planned in Norway, despite protests from conservationists.
12:49 Wednesday 7th November 2001
Twitchers expected to descend on Scottish isle
Birdwatchers are expected to flock to an island off the west coast of Scotland in the hope of seeing a snow egret.
07:39 Wednesday 7th November 2001
Train kills herd of reindeer
Reindeer farmers in Norway are demanding the country's railways be fenced off after a train killed more than 40 animals.
14:39 Tuesday 6th November 2001
Coral disease linked to pollution
Human sewage and shipyard waste may be responsible for a disease which is wiping out corals.
14:20 Tuesday 6th November 2001
Ducklings born in November after warmest October
Seven ducklings have been born six months too early following the warmest October since records began.
11:43 Tuesday 6th November 2001
Japanese whaling fleet prepares for hunt
Japanese whalers set sail to catch 400 minke whales despite protests by Greenpeace.
11:27 Tuesday 6th November 2001
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