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Rhino's DNA to help species after death

Rhino’s DNA to help species after death

Pictured: Clara the Southern white rhinoceros’ post-mortem. Whipsnade Zoo has allowed Clara’s tissue to be used for veterinary research and...

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Baby sloth born at ZSL London Zoo

Baby sloth born at ZSL London Zoo

Pictured: Terry, the new baby two-toed sloth. The youngster surprised keepers with a quick birth. A baby two-toed sloth was...

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Digital animal welfare programme released in Japanese

Digital animal welfare programme released in Japanese

"By offering people a way to access good quality information, we can ensure they are better able to play their...

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Big-headed turtles born at ZSL London Zoo

Big-headed turtles born at ZSL London Zoo

Pictured: One of the hatchlings. The species is critically endangered and under threat due to the illegal wildlife trade.  Three...

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Bark beetle pest identified in Kent and East Sussex

Bark beetle pest identified in Kent and East Sussex

The eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle is considered a serious pest on spruce in England. The Forestry Commission is acting...

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Giant pandas' markings act as camouflage, study finds

Giant pandas’ markings act as camouflage, study finds

"Comparative results totally bust the myth of giant pandas being overtly conspicuous in their natural habitat" – Dr Ossi Nokelainen....

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Critically endangered pine hoverfly larvae released

Critically endangered pine hoverfly larvae released

"It is absolutely incredible to be in a position to release over 3,000 hoverfly larvae into the wild this year...

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Baby mangabey born at ZSL London Zoo

Baby mangabey born at ZSL London Zoo

Mangabeys are some of the most endangered monkets on the planet, found only in western Africa. The new arrival is...

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BVA highlights welfare needs of reptiles

BVA highlights welfare needs of reptiles

"If you are uncertain or have any questions about how to care for your reptile, do speak to an exotics...

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Endangered turtle receives lifesaving operation

Endangered turtle receives lifesaving operation

Pictured: Valentine under anaesthetic. WVI helped Valentine by removing a hook from her oesophagus.  Veterinary professionals from Wildlife Vets International...

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