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Majority of pet rabbits now house rabbits

Majority of pet rabbits now house rabbits

House rabbits have become more popular. New statistics reveal shift in the way rabbits are looked after. Research from veterinary...

Exotics Editor
Scientists sequence genomes of Antarctic fish

Scientists sequence genomes of Antarctic fish

The sequenced genomes reveal that notothenoids split off from other species more recently than previously thought. Research reveals clues to...

Wildlife Editor
Pet insurance payouts topped £1 billion in 2022

Pet insurance payouts topped £1 billion in 2022

Insurers paid out the equivalent of £2.8 million a day. The record amount is a 17 per cent increase on...

Industry Editor
Big rise in cats given up for financial reasons

Big rise in cats given up for financial reasons

"For many people, cats are part of the family, so it is naturally very difficult to be facing such an...

Lost cats less likely to get home than dogs, data shows

Lost cats less likely to get home than dogs, data shows

Only 40 lost cats were returned to their homes last year. Statistics from Battersea show unmicrochipped cats often aren’t returned...

New study into impact of plastic pollution on livestock and donkeys

New study into impact of plastic pollution on livestock and donkeys

The study will focus on animals on Lamu Island in Kenya where subsistence farming is common. Researchers will examine amount...