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Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Land policies should address disease risk, study warns
Land policies should address disease risk, study warns

New model assesses how woodland-planting subsidies might affect deer populations.
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Scottish SPCA rescues squirrel kits from a ditch
Scottish SPCA rescues squirrel kits from a ditch

The native species faces ongoing threats from habitat loss.
Light pollution affecting lizards' physical functions
Light pollution affecting lizards' physical functions

 Urban lizards' gene activity is being disrupted.
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first capybara birth in 18 years
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first capybara birth in 18 years

 The newborn is yet to be gendered or named.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday

 The broadcaster and conservationist has been on screens since the 1950s.
Group links wildlife trafficking 'crisis' to social media
Group links wildlife trafficking 'crisis' to social media

IFAW has linked exotic pets to 'wild animal' ownership.
ZSL to showcase vet procedures to public
ZSL to showcase vet procedures to public

The charity is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Rare Grevy's zebra bachelor arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
Rare Grevy's zebra bachelor arrives at Edinburgh Zoo

 The trip forms part of a coordinated breeding programme.
Beavers 'write history' into landscape
Beavers 'write history' into landscape

Researchers track the northward expansion of the species.
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BSAVA publishes fifth Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology

The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.

The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.

The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.

It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.

Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."
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