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International Study Reveals Discrepancies in Animal Welfare Regulations for Live Transport Across Five Nations

A collaborative effort by researchers from Canada, France, and the UK has scrutinized the regulations governing the transportation of live farm animals in five Western English-speaking countries. Published in the esteemed journal Royal Society Open Science, the study assessed the regulatory frameworks in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the European Union, and the United States.

The comprehensive analysis identified four primary risk factors affecting animal welfare during transport: fitness for transport, journey duration, climatic conditions, and space allowances.

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Galápagos Penguins Face Microplastic Crisis, Urgent Action Needed

A recent study published in PLoS ONE reveals alarming levels of microplastic pollution threatening the Galápagos penguin ecosystem. Titled "Understanding Microplastic Impact on Galápagos Penguins," the research warns of a serious risk to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands.

Researchers used advanced models to study how microplastics accumulate and magnify in the Galápagos penguin food web.

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Royal Navy icebreaker helps protect Antarctic penguins from avian flu

The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Protector is conducting a scientific mission in the Antarctic, where it is taking measures to prevent the spread of avian flu among the penguin colonies. The ship is working with researchers from the University of Portsmouth, the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and the Oceanites penguin-monitoring programme to collect and analyse samples from various penguin species.

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Royal Navy icebreaker helps protect Antarctic penguins from avian flu

The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Protector is conducting a scientific mission in the Antarctic, where it is taking measures to prevent the spread of avian flu among the penguin colonies. The ship is working with researchers from the University of Portsmouth, the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and the Oceanites penguin-monitoring programme to collect and analyse samples from various penguin species.

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Royal Navy icebreaker helps protect Antarctic penguins from avian flu

The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Protector is conducting a scientific mission in the Antarctic, where it is taking measures to prevent the spread of avian flu among the penguin colonies. The ship is working with researchers from the University of Portsmouth, the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and the Oceanites penguin-monitoring programme to collect and analyse samples from various penguin species.

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