Disease
Bird disease spread by garden bird feeders
Garden bird feeders are a major source of infection, which is contributing to greenfinch and chaffinch population declines, according to new BTO research
Bird flu guide: what is avian influenza, which species does it affect, and how to report dead birds
A deadly and contagious viral disease known as avian influenza (or bird flu) is infecting wild birds around the UK, particularly affecting seabird populations.
Exotic pet trade poses health risks
Researchers call for rethink of legal wildlife trade of live wild animals imported into the UK from disease hotspots.
Chytridiomycosis guide: what it is and why it's endangering amphibians
Chytridiomycosis, also known as chytrid, is a deadly amphibian disease that has caused the decline of over 500 species around the world.
Everything you need to know about Dutch elm disease
We asked Dr Joan Webber, principal pathologist at Forest Research, questions about this disease which has decimated Britain’s elm trees.
Avian malaria likely cause of decline in London sparrows
Study finds that 74 per cent of the capital’s house sparrows carry avian malaria.
Concern for European amphibians as deadly fungus found in private collections
Research shows that a lethal salamander-eating fungus is widespread in the European private amphibian trade.