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Wallaby surprises Kent dog-walker
The moment caught on camera
Not your average rabbit

A dog walker was astonished to come across a wallaby recently, when exercising her dog in the Kent countryside.

Alex Pooley, 29, and her dog Shackleton came across the unexpected animal on a farm track in Pluckley.

She said: "We were in a field near the train station and I saw what I thought was a giant hare, but then it moved and started hopping.

"I was a bit surprised to say the least and the dog was off the lead at the time and he went off to investigate. They ran around for a couple of minutes and then he came back and I put him on the lead.

"Then I saw it hopping down the path towards us. It seemed pretty friendly and quite intrigued because it came right up to us."

Quick-thinking Ms Pooley managed to record the incident on her mobile phone, before it hopped off to pastures new.

Watch the incident here.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.