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Endangered Przewalski's horses welcomed to Edinburgh Zoo
All three of the Przewalski's horses introduced to Edinburgh Zoo are three years old.

The small bachelor herd travelled to the zoo from Highland Wildlife Park. 

Three male Przewalski's horses have been introduced to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo.

The rare horses, originally native to the steppes of Central Asia, have an IUCN red list status of endangered, and are the last surviving subspecies of wild horse.

Arriving on Friday 27 August from Highland Wildlife Park, the horses will be seen by the public for the first time, and the public will have the opportunity to learn how Przewalski's horses were brought back after becoming extinct in the wild in the 1960s. 

Named Och, Tomor and Kumbish, the newest members of Edinburgh Zoo are reportedly settling in well. Jonathan Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, commented on the new arrivals: “After arriving yesterday, our three new boys are settling in to their new home which is just beside our giraffes on the hilltop.

“It is really exciting to introduce our visitors to this amazing species and share the incredible story of Przewalski’s horses being brought back from extinction in the wild following the success of rewilding and reintroduction projects in their native Mongolia.

“This huge feat is directly attributable to the efforts of the zoo community and shows just how important a carefully managed captive population can be for safeguarding threatened wildlife around the world.”

Anyone hoping to visit the horses can find out more at https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/we-are-open

 

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New RCVS Academy courses to remove barriers in vet care

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 The RCVS Academy has launched two courses to its new client support series, as it seeks to improve accessibility in veterinary settings.

The courses will help professionals to support assistance dog partnerships and clients with hearing loss.

The Hearing loss and Assistance dogs courses saw RCVS project lead Catherine Hemingway collaborate with the British Deaf Association and Assistance Dogs UK. Vets will gain practical guidance on supporting clients with additional needs.

Each course takes an hour to complete, and can be accessed by RCVS registrants for free. 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.