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Desert lizard found in Surrey park

Desert lizard found in Surrey park

Uromastyx are native to arid desert regions. RSPCA warns of rise in exotic pets A desert lizard has been taken...

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Considerations in amphibian welfare

Amphibians can show a stress response, individual behaviour traits and remarkable cognitive abilities. Bruce Maclean explains…...

New insights on chameleon colour shifts

New insights on chameleon colour shifts

A deeper layer of iridophores with larger crystals reflects a substantial amount of sunlight. Vivid colour changes achieved through crystal...

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Exotic pet trade to be reviewed in Scotland

Exotic pet trade to be reviewed in Scotland

Scotland has seen numerous cases of exotic pet abandonment recently. Positive list system will be considered More can be done...

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Common surgical procedures in birds

This article describes three surgical procedures that are carried out regularly in an avian practice…...

Tom Dutton
Reptiles linked to 27 per cent of Salmonella cases

Reptiles linked to 27 per cent of Salmonella cases

Patients with reptile-associated Salmonella were more likely to be hospitalised. New research finds severity of disease is higher in reptile-associated...

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