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Endangered pygmy hippo calf born at Edinburgh Zoo
Staff at Edinburgh Zoo plan to name the tiny calf in the coming weeks. Tiny calf weighed just 5.4kg at...
Humboldt penguin undergoes sight-saving surgery at Chester Zoo
Munch’s (pictured) surgery was performed by the team at Eye Vet, which kindly donated its time and equipment to support...
Mars Petcare making progress towards fish sourcing goal
The WWF and Mars Petcare have renewed their global partnership until 2025. Pet food company now sources 81 per cent...
Charity renews call for ban on glue traps
Sticky’s skin and fur was badly damaged by the glue trap. Scottish SPCA rescues fox cub from trap with seriously...
Study to explore threat of fatal disease in deer
"We hope to shed light on how this disease could affect deer farms and wild deer populations" – Dr Fiona...
Scottish SPCA appeals for building materials for National Wildlife Rescue Centre
The Scottish SPCA currently cares for more than 10,000 wild animals. Donations will contribute to improvement and upkeep of housing....
Wildlife park prepares for record-breaking pine hoverfly breeding season
Pine hoverfly larvae. "It is really exciting to have more larvae pupating than ever before" – Dr Helen Taylor. Keepers...
Squirrels’ larger brains allowed them to thrive in woodlands – study finds
Squirrels’ improved brain power gives them key abilities that allow them to thrive in woodland environments. Tree-dwelling rodents evolved to...
New exotic species webinar website launched
The content is suitable for vets, nurses and students. Just Exotics aims to help professionals broaden their exotic species knowledge. ...
Vet students win grant to safeguard hedgehogs
The project builds on previous measures to develop the Easter Bush site into a hedgehog-friendly haven. Funding to protect wildlife...