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Tennis champion inspires tiger names

Rare tiger pair named after Andy Murray's victory

Highland Wildlife Park's latest newborns, a pair of Amur tiger cubs, have been named "Murray" and "Viktor" – in honour of Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory.

The wildlife park, part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), unveiled the rare cubs at the beginning of July when they were about a month old.

As the two boys were sexed the day after Murray's win, tiger keepers at the park felt the names were apt.

"Our two beautiful Amur tiger cubs were checked over, and we discovered first-time mum Dominika had given birth to two males," said Una Richardson, the park's carnivore head keeper.

"With last night's victory fresh in our minds, we couldn't resist naming them in celebration!"

Murray and Viktor belong to a RZSS breeding programme, as Amur tigers are listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. It is estimated that there are less than 450 Amur tigers left living in the wild.

Image courtesy of RZSS

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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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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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.