Invasive frogs with CLAWS from sub-Saharan Africa are invading parts of Florida

An invasive frog with sharp claws has been confirmed in parts of southern Florida that could outcompete native species. Formally known as Tropical clawed frog, the small amphibian has protruding eyes, a flattened body and short talons attached to each limb. Although a frog with claws may sound startling, scientists at the University of Florida … Read more

Claws out for Chris Packham as he wins crackdown on pheasant shooting

Pheasant shoots will be scaled back across the country as government ‘caves in’ to BBC wildlife host Chris Packham The Government has been accused of ‘caving in’ to campaign by Chris Packham It came after licensing to limit the release of popular game birds was announced Shooting organisations have now been left outraged by the … Read more

FTSE 100 claws back loses with near 5% rise of 220 to 5,371 points

FTSE 100 claws back loses with near 5% rise of 220 to 5,371 points as markets rally after Bank of England cut interest rate to 0.1% and pumped £200bn into economy to combat coronavirus crisis Bank, headed by new governor Andrew Bailey, cut rates to lowest level on record FTSE’s recovery followed gains by global … Read more