Zoological Society Of London

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  Human Activity Has Wiped Out Nearly 70% Of World's Wildlife In Just 50 Years: Report

  Human activity has wiped out an average of 69% of the world's wildlife in just under 50 years, according to a report published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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  Newly Discovered Giant Salamander Species Is 'World's Biggest Amphibian'

  Researchers from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and London's Natural History Museum have identified new species of giant salamander using DNA from museum specimens. The species that is probably the largest of the three has now been given a new name: South China giant salamander

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  Swraj Paul Donates Million Pounds For London Zoo Reserve In Son's Memory

  Leading British Indian entrepreneur and parliamentarian Lord Swraj Paul has announced 1 million pounds donation to the London Zoo for a major new project that will lead to creation of the Angad Paul African Reserve in memory of his late son.

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  West Africa At Highest Risk Of Bat-To-Human Virus Spread: Study

  Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that could lead to deadly outbreaks, scientists warned today.

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  Prince Harry Serves Last Day in Army Career

  Prince Harry ended his career with the British army today after 10 years' service that saw him fight on the front line twice in Afghanistan.

• Global Wildlife Populations Down by Half Since 1970: World Wildlife Fund

  The world populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles fell overall by 52 percent between 1970 and 2010, far faster than previously thought, the World Wildlife Fund said on Tuesday.

• 15 Indian bird species among globally endangered

  Fifteen Indian bird species are part of a list of avians which are evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered.