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Tiger Territory officially opens
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Prince Philip opens ZSL London Zoo enclosure

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has officially opened ZSL London Zoo's brand new Tiger Territory enclosure.

The enclosure is part of a £3.6m project that will give the zoo's millions of visitors a chance to come face-to-face with some of the world's rarest tigers.

The territory is home to a pair of Sumatran tigers, Jae Jae and Melati, who have been matched by the global breeding programme for their species.

It is hoped that Jae Jae and Melati will breed at the zoo, helping their species' conservation effort worldwide.

The pair travelled 14,000 from opposed sides of the world to come to ZSL London Zoo and be part of its biggest investment since Gorilla Kingdom in 2007.

A Sumatran tiger birth would also be the first at the zoo for more than 15 years, which just so happens to have been Melati's grandparent.

Tiger Territory is five times the size of the previous exhibit, at 27,000 square foot (2,500 square meters). It also houses trees and a custom-built swimming pool.

There are currently just 300 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.

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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.