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WWF report shares concerning statistics
WWF calls on policymakers to transform economies to properly value natural resources. Report shows 69 per cent wildlife population decline....

Experts raise awareness of rabbit GDV
Vets are being encouraged to use CT for the rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment of GDV. Vets are being encouraged...

Indian rhino calf born in Ireland
Shutterstock – Indian Rhinos at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, Ireland. The new arrival is a first for the country. A...

New standards proposed for farmed fish welfare
Proposals structures fish health around three main pillars; routine operations, handling and slaughter. Regulator calls for consideration of fish sentience....

First annual World Sloth Bear Day
Photos (C) International Animal Rescue/Roger Allen. Conservationists mark the occasion. The first annual World Sloth Bear Day, which takes place...

Government recognises beaver as native species
Landowners will not be able to damage a burrow or dam without a license. Wildlife charities call for clarity on...

Company and food helps hooved animals in captivity, study finds
"There are lessons here for both farmers and zoos about how best to raise and treat livestock” -Kate Lewis, University...

Vets welcome Welsh ban on glue traps and snares
“We will continue to engage with the Welsh government to develop what the scheme looks like in practice" – Collin Wilson,...

Half of world’s bird species in decline, report finds
The pressures facing birds are more significant and diverse than ever. “We have to stop these declines and start getting...

Study adds to evidence for dehorning black rhinos
“In an ideal world no one would want to remove arguably one of the most iconic features of a rhino"...