Experts fear for the future of one of Britain's most elusive mammals
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The International Fund for Animal Welfare is undertaking research into the harbour porpoise, which is becoming increasingly rare in the waters around the UK. It is believed that up to 10,000 are killed each year as a result of being caught in fishing nets designed to trap other species.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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How's the moineau? Or the Spatz? What, in short, is the state of the Eurosparrow?
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The status of sparrow populations in Europe's capital cities is discussed. There are very few sparrows in London, England, but large numbers in Paris, France, which superficially is very similar to London.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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