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Charities call for Europe-wide ban on wild animals in circuses

Charities call for Europe-wide ban on wild animals in circuses

"A Europe-wide ban is needed to free circus animals from their chains and cages, and end circus abuse in Europe...

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Almost 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being kept privately in the UK

Almost 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being kept privately in the UK

Born Free found that DWA licences have been granted for the private ownership of 274 primates, including more than 150...

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Scottish SPCA shares story of youngest badger ever in its care

Scottish SPCA shares story of youngest badger ever in its care

The two-week-old badger cub (pictured) has been named Lavender. Two-week old Lavender rescued on Valentine’s Day. The Scottish SPCA is...

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RZSS joins global coalition #UnitedForBiodiversity

RZSS joins global coalition #UnitedForBiodiversity

RZSS CEO David Field and Przewalski’s horse. Move comes ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference CoP15 The Royal Zoological Society...

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New contender for 'world's smallest reptile' found in Madagascar

New contender for ‘world’s smallest reptile’ found in Madagascar

Researcher Dr Mark D Scherz called the discovery "a spectacular case of extreme miniturisation." Nano chameleon measures just 22mm from...

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Airlifting endangered creatures 'safer than expected', study finds

Airlifting endangered creatures ‘safer than expected’, study finds

The data debunked predictions that hanging upside-down by the feet was worse for rhinos’ pulmonary function. Findings provide vital information...

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