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Record-breaking season for hare coursing operation
Hare coursing is banned under the Hunting Act 2004. Police officers seized more than 70 dogs in 2017/18 A police...
UK’s only polar bear cub is male, zoo confirms
Born in December, the four-month-old cub stepped outside for the first time since his birth last month. Public will soon...
ZSL publishes list of threatened reptiles
The Mary River turtle is ranked at number 30 on the reptile EDGE list. Madagascar big-headed turtles top the EDGE...
Public urged to report water vole sightings
Water voles were once a common site along UK riverbanks and waterways. Annual National Water Vole Monitoring Programme returns A...
Two men convicted for assault on charity investigators
Sentencing has been adjourned until 14 June. Former police officer suffered a broken neck during the attack A father and...
Government pledges protection for world’s coral reefs
The Coral Reef Life Declaration encourages countries to join forces to protect coral reefs. The UK has officially joined the...
Charity reports rise in rats and mice at its centres
Accordion was part of a group of rats whose owner could no longer care for them. Would-be pet owners encouraged...
UK confirms ban on ivory sales
“Ivory should never be seen as a commodity for financial gain or a status symbol." Country’s ban will be ‘one...
Fumes from a fish tank hospitalise 10
Chemicals were released from coral in the tank whilst it was being cleaned. Chemical released from coral inside the tank...
Lion rescued from illegal zoo arrives at sanctuary
Ivan-Asen was in very poor condition when he was rescued but has responded well to treatment. Ivan-Asen has been reunited...