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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...

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...

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...

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

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...