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Exotic pets can be a danger to native wildlife

Posted on March 28, 2018 by NatureScot

Pets that are released, or escape, into the wild can be a danger to our native wildlife. The European Union has placed some of the worst offenders a list of invasive alien species of concern. Stan Whitaker, our non-native species … Continue reading →

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Repelling invasives

Posted on February 20, 2015 by NatureScot

Aliens were in the news last week – but these ones are from right here on planet Earth. In a week-long awareness raising push by the UK Government, invasive, non-native species and the problems they can cause were put under … Continue reading →

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