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Rescued iguana finds forever home

Rescued iguana finds forever home

Eddie Lizard was rescued by the RSPCA in January. Eddie Lizard is now being cared for at an aquarium. A...

Big increase in number of guinea pigs abandoned

Big increase in number of guinea pigs abandoned

Marzipan was found left in a cage outside a church in Nottinghamshire. RSPCA reports a rise of nearly 40 per...

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Research funded to investigate rats’ ultrasonic vocalisations

Research funded to investigate rats’ ultrasonic vocalisations

It is hoped that this research will continue developments to monitor emotional responses in an objective and non-invasive way. It...

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Zookeepers working to keep animals cool during heatwave

Zookeepers working to keep animals cool during heatwave

The zoo’s Sumatran tigers have been cooling down in their pool. Animals given frozen food and hose pipe showers at...

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GPAW 2023 theme announced as ‘Rescue & Rehome’

GPAW 2023 theme announced as ‘Rescue & Rehome’

The theme follows data showing a surge in guinea pig abandonment. The week will focus on guinea pigs in rescue...

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London Zoo conducts its annual weigh-in

London Zoo conducts its annual weigh-in

London Zoo conducts its annual weigh-in The information helps keepers monitor the health of the zoo’s animals. Meerkat gets weighed...

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