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Pet reptiles may be “reservoirs” of Campylobacter
Scientists found 7.3 per cent of reptiles tested positive for fetus or hyointestinalis. Scientists assess the risk of Campylobacter species...
Piranhas block Shropshire sewer
One of the dead piranhas that blocked a sewer in Shropshire. Resident had flushed fish down the toilet A Shropshire...
Government “failing” to crack down on wild animal trade
Clifford Warwick compares the exotic pet trade to other industries where sellers must prove their products are safe. Leading reptile...
Humane euthanasia of fish
Techniques for the pain free destruction of fish…...
Virtual fish could reduce animal testing
Previously, the university has managed to form a ball of liver cells from rainbow trout. Plymouth scientists hope to reduce...
Zebrafish study to help tackle human aggression
Scientists from the University of Leicester hope to learn how to control human aggression by studying zebrafish. Scientists say fish...
Competition for breeding leads to new species of fish
Cichlids were studied in Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Scientists make find after study of cichlid fish in East Africa A...
Salmonella warning issued to reptile handlers
In the last eight months, at least four cases of salmonella infection in Forth Valley have been linked to bearded...
New code of practice for exotic pets
The code particularly highlights the need to ensure pets do not escape into the wild. Owners and traders urged to...
Amphibian extinction at heart of international day
Save The Frogs day takes place on April 26. Education and conservation awareness to be highlighted They are amongst one of...