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Rare fish set for return to breeding grounds
One of the UK's rarest fish is set to benefit from a conservation project to unlock the River Severn.
China emissions top all developed nations combined
The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
Road and rail building plans under review
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects.
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.
Cutting methane gas 'crucial for climate fight'
Reducing methane emissions needs to play a much more important role in tackling global warming.
SpaceX Starship prototype makes clean landing
The rocket concept chosen by Nasa to land astronauts on the Moon completes an impressive test flight.
Income inequality 'drives global wildlife trade'
Some 420 million wild animals have been traded in 226 nations over two decades, new data suggests.
China emissions top all developed nations combined
The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
Road and rail building plans under review
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects.
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.
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Kenya launching first national wildlife census
Copyright: AFPImage caption: Nairobi National Park is on the southern edge of Kenya's capital The authorities in Kenya are launching the first ever national wildlife census.
The exercise will be officially start in eastern Kenya at the Shimba Hills National Reserve on Friday.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said the national wildlife census was aimed at finding out the total number of wild animals and how they were distributed.
The exercise would also "determine wildlife population trends over time and identify threats to wildlife conservation", the service stated.
The KWS and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute - an independent organisation that undertakes research in wildlife conservation and management - will be involved.
The wildlife service manages 55 wildlife parks, reserves and sanctuaries.
Illegal poaching has reduced the number of elephants and rhinos with conservation efforts increased to protect wildlife.
Tourism is one of Kenya’s biggest income earner for the government.
By Chris Dearden
BBC Wales News
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