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MSPs back ban on wild animals in circuses
"The use of wild animals in this way is emblematic of the way we treat all animals." Bill passes first...
Government announces plans to ban ivory sales
The government is planning exemptions for items which do not contribute to the poaching of elephants. Plans will cover ivory...
Responsible exotic pet ownership
Molly Varga at BVNA Congress. An ethical issue for veterinary professionals "In many cases, I feel as if I should be...
Crop-based animal feed ‘driving wildlife loss’
The biggest consumer of crop-based feed is poultry. Report highlights impact of meat-based diets A new report has found that...
Study reveals how bees find their way back home
A network of neurons integrates every change in direction and distance on outbound journeys. Study unravels complex working of the...
Most honey contains traces of neonicotinoids – study
Seventy-five per cent of honey contained at least one neonicotinoid pesticide. Pesticide understood to cause harmful effects in bees Most...
Wildlife vets report unusual presentation of myxomatosis
Myxomatosis was identified in a wild rabbit that appeared healthy on the outside. Lesions found on seemingly healthy rabbit Wildlife...
Concern over dramatic rise in ‘wildlife selfies’
World Animal Protection is urging relevant governments to enforce the law and has been in contact with Instagram. Amazonian animals...
Pheasants ‘most likely’ bird to be killed on roads
Captive-bred pheasants “may be at risk” when they are released from pens, as they are raised without parents and “simply...
Video footage captures penguins eating jellyfish
Researchers filmed penguins across the sounthern oceans eating and attacking jellyfish. Research shows penguins actively target gelatinous creatures Video footage...