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GPAW 2023 theme announced as ‘Rescue & Rehome’
The theme follows data showing a surge in guinea pig abandonment. The week will focus on guinea pigs in rescue...
London Zoo conducts its annual weigh-in
London Zoo conducts its annual weigh-in The information helps keepers monitor the health of the zoo’s animals. Meerkat gets weighed...
Research finds part of rats’ brains essential to play
Although rats do not laugh as humans do, they squeak at an inaudible, high-pitched tone. Brain activity revealed strong responses...
Academics create app to improve elephant welfare
“Caring for elephants is an immense privilege but also a challenge” – Dr Lisa Yon. The app is already being...
First Parrot Awareness Week launched
The charity will offer daily campaigns on topics such as nutrition, healthcare and insurance. Parrot Awareness Week 2023 promotes parrot...
Lion treated for earache at London Zoo
Bhanu receives annual health-checks and ear-cleanings due to his narrow ear canals. The endangered Asiatic lion’s ears were cleaned to...
RSPCA urges owners to neuter their rabbits
In 2022, 1,090 rabbits arrived at animal centres and 1,942 were rescued by RSPCA branches. The charity has seen a...
Heatwave triggers snake escape alert
Most snake escapes are reported during hot summers. RSPCA asks snake owners to be vigilant after boa constrictor escapes. The...
Government proposes ban on primates as pets
The new proposals would ensure that all primates in England are kept to zoo-level standards. The new ban will ensure...
RSPCA urging owners to use parrot passports
The stray lovebird was found in a garden in Somerset. The advice comes after charity unable to reunite stray lovebird...