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Pet parrots may benefit from inter-species video calls, study finds

Pet parrots may benefit from inter-species video calls, study finds

Parrots were taught how to call each other with the help of their human caretakers. Parrots that took part engaged...

BVA launches policy position on aquaculture

BVA launches policy position on aquaculture

The UK is the eighth largest producer of finfish from aquaculture. The position calls for vets to consider roles in...

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BVA Live session planned on reptile emergencies

BVA Live session planned on reptile emergencies

The session will be held on 11 May. The session will look at common reptile emergency presentations. The British Veterinary...

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Captive breeding alters wing shapes, study finds

Captive breeding alters wing shapes, study finds

There is a large captive breeding programme for orange-bellied parrots. Changes impact ability of orange-bellied parrots to survive in the...

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Calls to ban planned octopus farm

In the wild, octopuses prefer to live in sheltered and solitary conditions. Major concerns have been raised about potential welfare...

Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound

Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound

In the trials, woma pythons tended to move towards the sound. Researchers find reactions depend on the genus of the...

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