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London Zoo prepares for new male squirrel monkey

Females given mirror enrichment ahead of new arrival

To celebrate the imminent arrival of a new male squirrel monkey, keepers at London Zoo have provided their female monkeys with a mirror.

According to keepers, the mirror forms part of the monkeys' varied enrichment programme and encourages their natural curiosity by giving them something new to investigate.

There will soon be another addition to the zoo's "Meet the Monkeys" enclosure, as a male called Eubie is set to join the girls.

Squirrel monkeys are classed as threatened in the wild due to their use in biomedical research and as pets, bait and food.

London Zoo is involved in breeding programmes which aim to boost numbers of this primate species, and their squirrel monkeys are part of the European Endangered Species Programme.

Squirrel monkey keeper Kathryn Sanders, said: "We’re all excited about the arrival of Eubie at ZSL London Zoo – and none more so than the squirrel monkey girls.
 
"The mirror is a great enrichment for them, they spend lots of time trying to suss it out as it’s something different to investigate – and of course they can make sure they’re looking good too!"

Image courtesy of ZSL London Zoo

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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.