Articles

Lost species – romantic visions or practical solutions?

Is the reintroduction of species a truly visionary policy which will help to improve the status of our current ecosystems?  ...

VPT Editor

Immediate care for orphaned wildlife

Wildlife orphan status is difficult to determine – sometimes it's just that the parents are not seen or the juvenile...

The role of zoos in conservation

Chester Zoo's veterinary officer Steve Unwin explores the role of the modern zoo in conservation…  ...

New centre to offer a refuge for reptiles

New centre to offer a refuge for reptiles

“Whilst rehoming is central to the NCRW’s existence, it will also provide a gold standard for reptile welfare." National Centre...

Exotics Editor
Promising work on ape vaccine under threat

Promising work on ape vaccine under threat

Diseases such as Ebola and anthrax have devastated wild ape populations. Trials stopped in tracks due to changes in US...

Wildlife Editor
Trial shows promise for facial tumour cure

Trial shows promise for facial tumour cure

Lead author Dr Cesar Tovar said the findings confirm it is possible to trigger the devil’s immune system to recognise...

Wildlife Editor