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London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings

The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.

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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.

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Meerkats use 'sunning calls' to maintain relationships

This 'vocal grooming' saves energy and travel for meerkat clans.

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Rare aquatic toads born at Chester Zoo

The species hatches from eggs in the mother's back.

Study reveals insights into bat navigation

Echolocating bats rely on 'acoustic flow' for speed control.

Big Garden Birdwatch gets underway

Hundreds of thousands of nature lovers are expected to participate.

Ophthalmology team helps rockhopper penguin

Poly experienced swelling after her right eye was removed.

Orangutans successfully released back into the wild

The reintroduction will support long-term conservation efforts.

Rare footage captures joey emerging from pouch

Endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo born to mum Kitawa.

Conservationists step closer to saving endangered amphibian

Study reveals how a deadly fungus is silently devastating the Darwin's frog.

Emergency appeal for orangutan vet teams

The species has been greatly impacted by flooding in Sumatra.

RCVS Knowledge expands 2026 QI events
4th February 2026

VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement
4th February 2026

Hearing angry or happy voices can alter dogs' balance, study finds
3rd February 2026

Meerkats use 'sunning calls' to maintain relationships
3rd February 2026

Animal owners sought to join public advisory panel
3rd February 2026

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk