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Badgers, stoats and otters stage ‘incredible’ revival They must survive government culls, gamekeepers, poisoning, persecution and increasingly busy roads but, in modern times at least, Britain’s carnivores have never had it so good: badger, otter, pine marten, polecat, stoat and weasel populations have “markedly improved” since the 1960s, according to a new study.
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Greece's invisible minority - the Macedonian SlavsBy ratifying an agreement with the newly renamed Republic of North Macedonia, Greece has implicitly recognised the existence of a Macedonian language and ethnicity. And yet it has denied the existence of its own Macedonian minority for decades, says Maria Margaronis. Will something now change?
Cat owners pass on personality traits to their pets, study suggest If your cat is overweight or suffering from behavioural problems it might be worth looking in the mirror to find the reason.New research carried out by Nottingham Trent University and the University of Lincoln has found a link between the personalities of cat owners and the behaviour and wellbeing of their pets.The findings suggest that, just as a parent’s personality can affect the personality of a child, the same is true for a cat and their owner.
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Future of Scottie dogs at risk as breed is classed as vulnerable It is a beloved breed, featuring in everything from Radley handbags to a Monopoly piece, but the future of the Scottish Terrier looks bleak.The Kennel Club has warned that "Scottie dogs" are falling out of fashion in favour of other breeds.The breed is now on an official "watch list" compiled by the dog welfare organisation, after puppy registrations last year fell 12 below the 450 threshold.As other breeds soar in popularity, the number of registered has declined by 38 per cent in the past five years, according to new figures released by the Kennel Club.British dog breeds are not as in demand as they were in the past, and of the 57 native breeds, 29 are now deemed "vulnerable", with nine more at watch, and The Kennel Club has launched a "Save British Dog Breeds"campaign to reverse the decline.
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