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Experts criticise study into pet reptile deaths

Experts criticise study into pet reptile deaths

Very little information on the mortality rates of pet reptiles exists. Study finds 3.6 per cent of pet reptiles die...

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Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets

Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets

Mr Eustice’s comments have been welcomed by animal health and welfare groups. Comments welcomed by animal welfare groups  Defra minister...

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Common medical and surgical presentations in lizards

Many lizard species have specific disease problems to which they are predisposed…...

Tom Dutton
Living in captivity

Living in captivity

Parrots normally vocalise loudly to communicate being alone. Recognising and preventing health and behavioural issues in exotic pets   Speaking...

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Man charged for endangered bird smuggling

Man charged for endangered bird smuggling

Sun parakeets were among the illegally traded birds. Danish smuggler traded 43 parrots and eggs A Danish man has been...

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Chameleons have highest mortality rates, study finds

Chameleons have highest mortality rates, study finds

New research suggests around 3.6 per cent of snakes, chelonians and lizards die during their first year in the home....

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