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Do fish feel? We place fish on the hierarchy of sentience somewhere above slugs. But research on fish responses and learning suggests we've seriously underestimated them.
What your cat gets up to 'Kitty cams' on roaming cats reveal that we’ve underestimated these skilled hunters: their impact on local wildlife can be devastating. Is it time to rein them in?
Can farmed fish save the oceans? Can farmed fish ease the enormous pressure we've placed on the world's wild fisheries without creating a new agricultural headache? Yes – if it's done in truly sustainable fashion.
Elephant tunnels, possum bridges Roads are a major threat to wildlife, but innovative thinking can help animals make it over (or under) them safely.
Eating fish: a slippery choice How much and which fish should you eat, if at all? We sum up the pros and cons: health benefits, mercury, overfishing and even the feelings of the fish themselves.
Barefoot in scorpion country A near-fatal scorpion sting on the toe tends to really drive the message home: always wear closed shoes in the bush…