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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 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. Chatter box

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Satellite tagging reveals illegal threat to hen harriers
Satellite tagging reveals illegal threat to hen harriers

Tracking showed 112 suspicious disappearances from 2010-2024.
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Large tortoiseshell butterfly 'no longer extinct'
Large tortoiseshell butterfly 'no longer extinct'

The species had been classed as extinct in the UK for over 30 years.
London Zoo shares CT scan of 'world's ugliest' pig
London Zoo shares CT scan of 'world's ugliest' pig

 The babirusa had a successful dentist visit.
Rescued 'dancing bear' honours rescue charity hero
Rescued 'dancing bear' honours rescue charity hero

 Lissy is named after animal welfare advocate Lis Key, who died in January.
Charity launches fundraising appeal to help grey seal pups
Charity launches fundraising appeal to help grey seal pups

 The Scottish SPCA is caring for as many as 50 pups at any one time.
Boats affect how porpoises socialise and feed, study finds
Boats affect how porpoises socialise and feed, study finds

Scientists map the impact of marine traffic on porpoise populations.
WWII pillboxes converted into common tern habitats
WWII pillboxes converted into common tern habitats

The initiative hopes to provide safer nesting sites in Scotland.
Meerkats use 'sunning calls' to maintain relationships
Meerkats use 'sunning calls' to maintain relationships

 This 'vocal grooming' saves energy and travel for meerkat clans.
Rare aquatic toads born at Chester Zoo
Rare aquatic toads born at Chester Zoo

The species hatches from eggs in the mother's back.
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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.
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