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Female fish can breed new species if males are attractive enough
"Our research shows that hybridisation can fuel the evolution of new species which is a very novel finding." – Dr...
Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation
A blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Photo: Mark Statham/UC Davis) Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation A black-and-white dog sits in the desert,...
A guide to common diseases affecting the reproductive tract of rabbits and rodents
With the increasing trend for rabbits and rodents to be kept as pets, the concomitant provision of better health care...
Exotics vets treat 61-year-old tortoise for bladder stones
Mohave was referred to the exotics team at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital. Team removed stones without having to cut through...
Labour announces plans to ban pet primates
An estimated 5,000 primates are being kept as pets in the UK. Measure forms part of party’s new Animal Welfare...
Microchip reminder after giant tortoise found wandering through field
RSPCA animal collection officer Kate Wright with the runaway tortoise. Finder hauled the enormous animal home in a wheelbarrow Pet...
Odours ‘can evoke positive emotions’ in rats
"If an animal has to go through a stressful procedure, it could be presented with an odour that it had...
Husbandry and common illnesses of gerbils and hamsters
Exotics vet Sonya Miles explores the differences in the management and behavioural needs of these popular 'first pets'. ...
Periodontitis in lizards
Past BSAVA president John Chitty looks at the clinical signs, prevention and treatment of this multifactorial disease. ...
Time to make bees a top priority
It was not until I tuned into BBC Radio 3 yesterday to listen to the Classical Breakfast programme, that I was told...
