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Study reveals insights into ferret boredom

Study reveals insights into ferret boredom

Sleeping more than usual and scratching at enclosure walls were the main behaviours owners used to differentiate rabbit boredom from...

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London Zoo welcomes endangered gorilla

London Zoo welcomes endangered gorilla

Kiburi will spend the next few weeks getting to know his new home. Eighteen-year-old Kiburi will lead the conservation zoo’s...

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I'm a Celebrity receives record number of complaints

<i>I’m a Celebrity</i> receives record number of complaints

receives record number of complaints The use of snakes and other creatures has been a constant feature of I’m a...

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Captive animals experience physical changes, study suggests

Captive animals experience physical changes, study suggests

The study found that captive-bred lions have weakened jaws owing to soft foods. The changes may affect their survival in...

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Wild Welfare launches workshop in Laos

Wild Welfare launches workshop in Laos

Wild Welfare worked in partnership with Free the Bears to deliver the programme. Laos visit is first for welfare organisation....

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Dog owner warning over deer rutting season

Dog owner warning over deer rutting season

Dogs and their owners can be in danger of getting caught in the crossfire if deer are fighting. “It’s important...

Water flow rate affects survival of fish offspring

Water flow rate affects survival of fish offspring

The research is an international collaboration between CRIOBE and the University of Glasgow. Study of orange-fin anemonefish explores offspring phenotype....

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Reptile relinquishment could be halved with education

Reptile relinquishment could be halved with education

"I believe that education is a key aspect of protecting wider reptile welfare" – Helen Tedds. Research analyses reptile adverts...

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Comedy wildlife photography shortlist

Comedy wildlife photography shortlist

Awards publishes hilarious images from 2022 finalists. The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards has published the shortlisted images for its 2022...

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Chewed plants rule out disease in endangered gorillas

Chewed plants rule out disease in endangered gorillas

Gorilla Doctors research has proven that human viruses cause respiratory disease in endangered mountain gorillas. Scientists test specimens retrieved in...

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