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Sweet nothings
BBC Wildlife

Sweet nothings

Do honeyguide birds really help honey badgers find bees' nests? Well, probably.....

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October 2023
Izilot comes of age
Horse & Hound

Izilot comes of age

Ros Canter nets a third top-level win this season ina duel between the world champion and the world number one. And Harry Meade has a second top result this month

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6 mins  |
September 21, 2023
Factors identified that could affect cross-country success
Horse & Hound

Factors identified that could affect cross-country success

Researchers think their work identifying factors associated with success could improve safety

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September 21, 2023
Involvement of horses in sport is ethically justifiable
Horse & Hound

Involvement of horses in sport is ethically justifiable

A study finds horse sport can be justified, as long as certain conditions are met

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September 21, 2023
Calls to help promote rare equine breeds
Horse & Hound

Calls to help promote rare equine breeds

Britain’s endangered horses and ponies should be shouted about”

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September 21, 2023
The man above the fireplace
BBC Wildlife

The man above the fireplace

WH Hudson was a pioneering naturalist, writer and campaigner - and his bold ideas about connecting people with the natural world hold true today

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7 mins  |
October 2023
WILD BUDGIE CHASE
BBC Wildlife

WILD BUDGIE CHASE

This parrot's natural habitat is the Australian outback, not a cage in the living room...

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8 mins  |
October 2023
UNDER PRESSURE
BBC Wildlife

UNDER PRESSURE

As India's human population continues to grow and natural habitats become depleted, space for the country's elephants is at a premium

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7 mins  |
October 2023
Jane Holderness-Roddam
Horse & Hound

Jane Holderness-Roddam

The 1968 Badminton winner discusses the pros and cons of the changing sport of eventing with Luz Wollocombe, and analyses how her top horses would have fared in today's elite levels

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September 21, 2023
O'Brien's magnificent seven
Horse & Hound

O'Brien's magnificent seven

An Irish trainer denies a fairy-tale finish for either Frankie Dettori or The King, while husband and wife ride a win each

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September 21, 2023
A girl with attitude'
Horse & Hound

A girl with attitude'

A \"phenomenal\" mare continues her impressive winning streak and a super-consistent stallion takes a supreme title

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September 21, 2023
Hester on high
Horse & Hound

Hester on high

Carl Hester regains the top national title with En Vogue, but a newer grand prix horse pushes the pair all the way

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September 21, 2023
Townend showcases another rising star
Horse & Hound

Townend showcases another rising star

The Burghley winner follows up at Blenheim with an exceptional” Irish-bred mare and Piggy March has a round to remember

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September 21, 2023
On the surface
Horse & Hound

On the surface

Thrush is a common and easily spotted hoof condition that can affect the deeper structures of the hoof. Here's what you need to know

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September 21, 2023
Static electricity gives ticks a boost
BBC Wildlife

Static electricity gives ticks a boost

New science reveals how these blood-sucking, parasitic arachnids can be propelled through the air

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October 2023
Falsetto flocks
BBC Wildlife

Falsetto flocks

Tune your ears to the high-pitched calls of returning redwings

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1 min  |
October 2023
Fungi gets a day in the sun
BBC Wildlife

Fungi gets a day in the sun

The tenth UK Fungus Day celebrates our incredibly diverse fungi species

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October 2023
Big whale discovery
BBC Wildlife

Big whale discovery

Prehistoric skeleton found in Peru rivals the blue whale as the heaviest animal to have ever lived

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2 mins  |
October 2023
Belinda Nalwamba
BBC Wildlife

Belinda Nalwamba

Bravery and paramilitary skills are vital as a member of Zambia's first all-female anti-poaching unit

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October 2023
"It was a rough week'
Horse & Hound

"It was a rough week'

Sam Hutton reflects on bouncing back from a \"gutting\" championships debut

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September 14, 2023
Tracking up
Horse & Hound

Tracking up

Track systems have become popular in recent years as a way to manage overweight equines and offer a more enriched environment. Stephanie Bateman looks at the pros and cons and how best to set them up

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September 14, 2023
Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare
Horse & Hound

Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare

The new \"triple-E\" research model offers a new way of thinking when tackling equine wellbeing issues

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September 14, 2023
Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium
Horse & Hound

Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium

The British team came back from finishing out of the top three at last year's World Championships to take bronze

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September 14, 2023
A shock to the system
Horse & Hound

A shock to the system

Shockwave therapy is becoming increasingly valuable in veterinary medicine, with high-grade lasers also beginning to be more widely used. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains

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September 14, 2023
Becky Moody
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Becky Moody

The dressage rider reflects on her bumper year and tells Polly Bryan how guiding her current grand prix star to success has proved a revelation for her as well

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September 14, 2023
Gold for Britain
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Gold for Britain

Britain tops a championship team podium for the first time since the 2012 Olympics, and scoops individual medals too

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September 14, 2023
Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses
Horse & Hound

Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses

A new training scheme will support horses straight off the track, and a major prize fund will be on offer from 2025

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September 14, 2023
Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage
Horse & Hound

Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage

A lack of funding for training appears to have affected practitioner numbers

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September 14, 2023
Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view
Horse & Hound

Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist is at the centre of a debate over the true state of his health

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September 14, 2023
'One of my biggest dreams'
Horse & Hound

'One of my biggest dreams'

Martin Fuchs is the new Rolex Grand Slam contender, while a thrilling Nations Cup goes to a rejuvenated Ireland

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September 14, 2023