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Zoo freezes genetic samples to save animals from extinction
Jaguars are among the threatened animal species that have been successfully cryopreserved in the Nature’s SAFE biobank. Chester Zoo partners...
International Animal Rescue receives large donation from Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais donated £427,243.42 to three animal welfare charities. The popular comedian donated money from touring ticket sales. Ricky Gervais...
Birth of wildcat kittens signifies future for the species
Wildcats are a critically endangered species in Britain. Those born at Saving Wildcats will be released into the Cairngorms. Three...
ZSL London Zoo hand-rears hungry penguin chicks
After learning to swim, the chicks will be reintroduced to the zoo’s 62 other penguins. The youngsters have ‘perfected their...
Baby giraffe receives unique brace treatment
Three-month-old Msituni can now stand and walk properly. Image (C) San Diego Zoo Safari Park An adorable three-month-old...
Scotland to play host to conservation genetics conference
"We’re really excited to welcome everyone to the wonderful city of Edinburgh" – Dr Emily Humble, the Royal (Dick) School...
Hedgehogs to benefit from new BSAVA collection
"This collection provides those in practice with an excellent ‘hedgehog resource" – Liz Mullineaux. The collection contains materials from Companion,...
British Hedgehog Preservation Society celebrates 40 years
"A little effort from each of us could make life a lot easier for hedgehogs" – Fay Vass, chief executive,...
Vets welcome glue trap ban
Glue traps can cause immense suffering to animals. The new Glue Traps (Offences) Bill is to become law. British...
Three endangered Sumatran tigers found dead
There is only an estimated 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild. The critically endangered tigers were discovered caught in...