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Wild lynx may be reintroduced in the UK

Wild lynx may be reintroduced in the UK

The Eurasian lynx has been extinct in Britain for more than 1,300 years. Consultation launched to gauge views of the...

Wildlife Editor
RSPCA 'should have access to ports'

RSPCA ‘should have access to ports’

The report recommends that the health and welfare of animals, including when in transport, be considered paramount. Dover Council recommendations...

Farm Animal Editor
Crufts: Kennel Club comments on suspected poisonings

Crufts: Kennel Club comments on suspected poisonings

"A number of the reports in the news about dogs becoming sick after leaving the show have been from anonymous...

Whip offences down by 40 per cent

Whip offences down by 40 per cent

The top 10 jump riders have only incurred 11 whip offences from over 5,000 rides this season. Offence rates fallen...

Equine Editor
Goat's bleating mistaken for cries for help

Goat’s bleating mistaken for cries for help

Police say a member of the public misheard the goats’ bleating, believing it to be cries for help. (file photo)...

Trained dogs detect thyroid cancer with great accuracy

Trained dogs detect thyroid cancer with great accuracy

“What we have done, no one has attempted to do. We have taken the next step by asking the dog...