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Born Free calls for urgent review of zoo licensing system
Born Free is calling for an urgent re-evaluation of the zoo licensing and inspection process in the UK. Charity believes...
Co-operation ‘changes the speed of evolution’
Beetles only evolve larger body size when their parents are present to feed them. Burying beetles evolve larger body size...
Feedback affects vocalisation in infant marmosets
The infant marmoset twins who received consistent and regular feedback, developed mature-sounding vocals faster than the twins who received less...
Tributes to zoo keeper killed in Cambridgeshire
A full investigation is underway, but police say the death is not believed to be suspicious.(Stock photo) Rosa King died...
Scientists explain flamingo’s unique pose
“The biomechanics are such that when they stand on one leg, they become very stable and are able to maintain...
Study reveals when and why whales got so big
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth – but it didn’t happen by chance! Climate change altered the...
Post-mortem examination of the honeybee
Veterinary surgeon John Carr looks at the increasing threats to bees and why it is vital in the profession to...
Wildlife emergencies- what to expect at this time of year
Simon Cowell, CEO of the Wildlife Aid Foundation, looks at some of the most common issues veterinary practices will face...
US petition to stop ‘frankencat’ breeding
Ligers are the result of breeding a male lion with a female tiger. Calls to stop the creation of tiger...
Five arrests for illegal fishing in Liberia
Sea Shepherd’s vessel ‘MY Bob Barker’ patrolled Liberia’s coastline with 10 Liberian coast guard sailors on board. Sea patrol operation...