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Vets pledge to make 2016 a lucky year for primates
Many countries across Europe have already introduced a ban on the keeping of all or some species of primate as...
Geckos are largest animals able to scale walls, study finds
Ants and geckos have very similar sticky feet, even though they are vastly different in size. Findings may have implications...
Frozen turtle brought back to life
Staff feared that the red-eared slider turtle was dead. Found on a porch in Pennsylvania A turtle who was found...
Some notes on commonly kept amphibians
Management and care of newts and salamanders (caudates) and caecilians ...
Experts criticise study into pet reptile deaths
Very little information on the mortality rates of pet reptiles exists. Study finds 3.6 per cent of pet reptiles die...
Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets
Mr Eustice’s comments have been welcomed by animal health and welfare groups. Comments welcomed by animal welfare groups Defra minister...
Common medical and surgical presentations in lizards
Many lizard species have specific disease problems to which they are predisposed…...
Living in captivity
Parrots normally vocalise loudly to communicate being alone. Recognising and preventing health and behavioural issues in exotic pets Speaking...
Man charged for endangered bird smuggling
Sun parakeets were among the illegally traded birds. Danish smuggler traded 43 parrots and eggs A Danish man has been...
Chameleons have highest mortality rates, study finds
New research suggests around 3.6 per cent of snakes, chelonians and lizards die during their first year in the home....