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Fungal disease could be a ‘global threat to snakes’
The emerging disease has been reported primarily in rat snakes, milk snakes, garter snakes and viperids in the eastern part...
Scotland passes law to ban wild animals in circuses
BVA’s Scottish Branch president Melissa Donald welcomed the “progressive” law following a long campaign by vets. “Progressive” law welcomed by...
Calls to close Japan’s domestic ivory market
Under current laws, ivory businesses are regulated but trade between individuals is not, unless tusks are involved. Growing trend for...
First resident dolphins found in English waters
As dolphins are so wide-ranging, strong evidence is required to show that an area is important, before protection can be...
Asiatic cheetah numbers fall below 50
Asiatic cheetahs are classed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Conservationists urge Iranian government not to give up There...
Blacklisted shark fishing vessel arrested in Liberia
Sea Shepherd assists the Liberian Coast guard to arrest the Labiko 2. Arrest will save “hundreds of thousands” of sharks...
Scientists to explore how camels survive dehydration
Scientists aim to better understand how animals adapt to deserts and climate change. Grant allows team to study how animals...
Maps launched to tackle raptor persecution
“Birds of prey are a vital part of our animal landscape, icons of our cultural heritage and key to boosting...
Neonicotinoids polluting Britain’s waterways
Until now, little attention has been given to the effect of neonicotinoids on aquatic insects. Eighty-eight per cent of samples...
Wales to develop licensing scheme for mobile animal exhibits
Examples of mobile animal exhibits (MAEs) include travelling falconry and hawing displays, exotic pets taken to schools and reindeer at...