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Rat owners urged to practise safe handling
Researchers pinpointed 24 people in Canada and the US who developed acute Seoul virus infections after contact with pet rats....
Problem-solving a ‘key factor’ for the success of grey squirrels
The grey squirrels’ success might be down to its ability to problem-solve. Study shows greys are better at complex tasks...
New animal welfare module for students in China
The module teaches students about the relationship between humans and other animals. Model teaches concepts such as sentience and ethics...
Asian elephant survives Ebola-like virus
Tarli with Woburn’s head elephant keeper Darren Fellowes. Vets treat three-year-old Tarli for Endotheliotropic herpes virus An Asian elephant has...
Wales offers its first ‘dog-friendly cinema’
Around 30 dogs attended the screening with their owners. (Stock photo) Canine viewers watched Homeward Bound with their owners Cinema-goers...
Zebra mice rescued from home containing 100 rodents
Zebra mice are native to Africa and require large cages with lots of enrichment. Anonymous tip-off alerts charity to rodents...