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Gene study could produce lice-resistant salmon
Sea lice severely affect fish health and welfare. Researchers aim to pinpoint key genes associated with resistance. Researchers at the...
Colchester Zoo announces death of lioness
"Naja was truly one of a kind" – Emma, carnivore team leader at Colchester Zoo. Naja had been with the...
Chester Zoo confirms death of black jaguar
"Goshi was a firm favourite with visitors, members and staff alike" – Chester Zoo spokesperson. Goshi, who had been at the...
Gliding barn owls could inform more aerodynamic design in aircraft
Researchers predicted the drag production for 16 gliding flights with a range of tail postures. New research from the RVC...
Report shows large decline in rural hedgehog populations
Data from the report suggests that the largest declines in Britain’s countryside hedgehog population are in the eastern half of...
Harmful pharmaceuticals found in world’s rivers
Rivers included in the study included the Amazon, Mississippi, Thames and the Mekong. Researchers measured the presence of metformin, caffeine...
Tortoise receives second Guinness World Record
Pictured: Jonathan in the grounds of Plantation House, St Helena. 190-year-old Jonathan is the oldest chelonian on record. Jonathan the...
Hundreds of birds fall from sky in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire City Council confirmed that 200 birds died in the incident. The cause of the deaths remains unknown. Some 200...
Australian government lists koala as endangered
"This is a bittersweet outcome, but a critical step towards reversing the decline of koala populations" – WWF Australia. The...
Monkey health check inspires budding vets
Max receiving a full-body health check by the veterinary team at ZSL London Zoo. ZSL London Zoo’s Vets in Action Week returns...