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Watch out Ellen DeGeneres as lemur takes selfies
Bekily snapped this selfie at London Zoo earlier this week.
Bekily snapped this selfie at London Zoo earlier this week.

All he needs now is his own Twitter account

Selfies seem to be the latest trend with celebrities snapping themselves on camera and posting on Twitter.

In the same week Ellen DeGeneres' Oscars' selfie was retweeted 3.3million times –  the most ever – a playful primate at London Zoo has also cottoned on to the trend.

Bekily, a 12-year-old male ring tail lemur, grabbed a camera from keeper Tegan McPhail during feeding time and began taking photos of himself. Unfortunately he doesn't have his own Twitter account, so Ellen DeGeneres can rest easy – for now.

Keeper Tegan said: “We’re always taking quick pics of the animals we look after as with workmates this cute, it’s hard to resist – but Bekily definitely wanted to get in on the action himself this time.
 
“As I was snapping away, he grabbed the camera lens and pulled it towards his own face. It took him a few attempts but he got a great profile pic in the end.
 
“I doubt we’ll be entering his pics into photography competitions anytime soon; however I think he did a pretty good job.”
 
London Zoo is encouraging all  wildlife photographers – excluding lemurs – to enter the ZSL Animal Photography Prize which closes on April 1.

There is a £10k prize fund, and  images will be displayed in an exhibition at London Zoo this autumn. To enter visit www.zsl.org

Image by ZSL London Zoo
 
 

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.