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Captive breeding alters wing shapes, study finds

Captive breeding alters wing shapes, study finds

There is a large captive breeding programme for orange-bellied parrots. Changes impact ability of orange-bellied parrots to survive in the...

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Calls to ban planned octopus farm

In the wild, octopuses prefer to live in sheltered and solitary conditions. Major concerns have been raised about potential welfare...

Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound

Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound

In the trials, woma pythons tended to move towards the sound. Researchers find reactions depend on the genus of the...

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Support for RWAF's Breeding Amnesty campaign

Support for RWAF’s Breeding Amnesty campaign

Preloved is supporting the campaign by prohibiting the sale of rabbits from 20 March to 9 April 2023. Prominent welfare...

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BVA launches policy position on NTCAs

BVA launches policy position on NTCAs

81 per cent of veterinary surgeons are concerned that the welfare needs of NTCAs are not being met. Vets are...

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Pennard Vets appoints new exotics specialist

Pennard Vets appoints new exotics lead

Veterinary surgeon Mark Rowland, who specialises in treating exotic animals, has been appointed by Pennard Vets. Mark Rowland to join...

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