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Jungle cat handed in to RSPCA hospital
Jungle cats are commonly found living in the wild in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Animal thought to have been kept...
Experts in disagreement over exotic pets
Governments of several countries are exploring the regulation, or even banning, of exotic pet keeping. Scientists debate ethical issues of...
Petition calling for pet primate ban handed to Defra
It is estimated that 5,000 primates are being kept as pets in the UK. MPs, vets and charities urge Gove...
Mobile zoos to face new regulations
The RSPCA said it is particularly worried about the use of animals such as meerkats, raccoons and raccoon dogs at...
Housing zebrafish in groups reduces anxiety, study finds
Zebrafish housed in groups returned to normal faster than individuals or pairs. Researchers compare recovery from procedures like anaesthesia Zebrafish...
Responsible exotic pet ownership
Molly Varga at BVNA Congress. An ethical issue for veterinary professionals "In many cases, I feel as if I should be...