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The Scottish Parliament has given its backing to the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill which modernises laws, some of which are almost 200 years old, and improves protection for wildlife.
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New European Commission guidance implemented by Animal Health's Wildlife Licensing and Registration Service (WLRS) has made it illegal to sell mounted, but otherwise unaltered, rhino horns in the UK.
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