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Veronika taught herself to use a broom to scratch herself.
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Chatter box The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  Chatter box

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Equine News
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.
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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.
Study reveals insights into bat navigation
Study reveals insights into bat navigation

 Echolocating bats rely on 'acoustic flow' for speed control.
Big Garden Birdwatch gets underway
Big Garden Birdwatch gets underway

Hundreds of thousands of nature lovers are expected to participate.
Ophthalmology team helps rockhopper penguin
Ophthalmology team helps rockhopper penguin

Poly experienced swelling after her right eye was removed.
Orangutans successfully released back into the wild
Orangutans successfully released back into the wild

 The reintroduction will support long-term conservation efforts.
Rare footage captures joey emerging from pouch
Rare footage captures joey emerging from pouch

Endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo born to mum Kitawa.
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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
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