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Petition to ban pet primates

Petition to ban pet primates

Thousands of primates are being kept as pets in the UK. BVA forms part of campaign coalition   A new...

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Male lizards risk their lives to attract mates

Male lizards risk their lives to attract mates

Like many species, lizards use bright colours to attract females.   More likely to fall prey to bird attacks Male...

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Sumatran rhino 'will likely go extinct'

Sumatran rhino ‘will likely go extinct’

Sumatran rhinos are now thought to be extinct in Malaysia – once a stronghold for the species. Indonesian Government must...

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Scottish wildcat threatened by FIV

Scottish wildcat threatened by FIV

FIV is common in feral cats, but this is the first time it is been confirmed in hybrid cats in a...

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Female snake reproduces without male

Female snake reproduces without male

No other cases of parthenogenesis by a yellow-bellied water snake have been recorded. Gives birth for the second time in...

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Good news for rare seabird

Good news for rare seabird

Storm petrels are extremely rare in England. They are found only in the West Country. Storm petrel enjoys a revival in...

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