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Charities call for Europe-wide ban on wild animals in circuses
"A Europe-wide ban is needed to free circus animals from their chains and cages, and end circus abuse in Europe...
Almost 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being kept privately in the UK
Born Free found that DWA licences have been granted for the private ownership of 274 primates, including more than 150...
Scottish SPCA shares story of youngest badger ever in its care
The two-week-old badger cub (pictured) has been named Lavender. Two-week old Lavender rescued on Valentine’s Day. The Scottish SPCA is...
RZSS joins global coalition #UnitedForBiodiversity
RZSS CEO David Field and Przewalski’s horse. Move comes ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference CoP15 The Royal Zoological Society...
New contender for ‘world’s smallest reptile’ found in Madagascar
Researcher Dr Mark D Scherz called the discovery "a spectacular case of extreme miniturisation." Nano chameleon measures just 22mm from...
Airlifting endangered creatures ‘safer than expected’, study finds
The data debunked predictions that hanging upside-down by the feet was worse for rhinos’ pulmonary function. Findings provide vital information...
New scheme to protect newts rolled out across Lancashire
Nearly 60 ponds will have been created or restored by the end of March this year. Creation of pond networks...
Wild Welfare launches free digital education programme
"We can empower animal care staff to understand what good animal welfare looks like and what the animals in their...
Europe’s first dedicated biobank stores cells from endangered animals
Nature’s SAFE uses a specialised cryopreservation media to indefinitely store live skin cells from threatened species. Charity launched in response...
Scottish SPCA appeals for food donations for fox cubs
"If anyone can help with food for these young mammals, we would appreciate anything that people can spare." Steven Gray....