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Charity heroes honoured in Queen’s Birthday List

Charity heroes honoured in Queen’s Birthday List

Services to animal welfare and wildlife recognised   Four charity workers have been recognised for services to animal welfare, wildlife...

Industry Editor
Rare hazel dormice released in Warwickshire

Rare hazel dormice released in Warwickshire

Dormice will then be released to an undisclosed woodland location in breeding pairs or trios. PTES and partners in bid...

Wildlife Editor
Zoo welcomes hundreds of disadvantaged families

Zoo welcomes hundreds of disadvantaged families

Wild about Scotland aims to educate the next generation of conservationists about the country’s wildlife by teaching them about native...

Wildlife Editor
Mutations could allow H7N9 to spread among humans

Mutations could allow H7N9 to spread among humans

H7N9 usually infects birds but has spread to at least 779 humans in outbreaks linked to poultry markets. Monitoring mutations...

Romania bans wild animals in circuses

Romania bans wild animals in circuses

The use of vertebrate animals in circus shows or similar performances will be prohibited. Practice now banned in 22 European...

Wildlife Editor
Debate over official controls in slaughterhouses

Debate over official controls in slaughterhouses

The BVA said OVs are vital for the protection of UK consumers. BVA disappointed by calls for a two-tier system...