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Wildlife charities call for ban on bullhooks
Several UK zoos still manage their elephants under ‘free contact’ systems that permit keepers and elephants to share the same...
Assistance dog crowned ‘Hero Pet’ at bravery awards
Mabel and her owner Alex received the award from Falklands hero Simon Weston. Mabel provides a sense of calm for...
Polymer may lead to better treatments for bone regeneration
The technique opens up the possibility of making growth factor treatments much more effective and affordable. Technique has many potential...
Monkeys in captivity ‘lose native gut bacteria’
Scientists studied red-shanked doucs and mantled howler monkeys (pictured) in zoos and the wild. Low fibre diet leads to similar...
Study shows hope for future of Tasmanian devils
Devil facial tumour disease is a transmissible cancer that is spread by biting. Animals show resistance to deadly facial cancer...
Sandringham Estate warns of mystery dog illness
SCI affects dogs during the autumn, with cases usually being seen between August and November. (stock photo) Seasonal canine illness...