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Baby mangabey born at ZSL London Zoo
Mangabeys are some of the most endangered monkets on the planet, found only in western Africa.
The new arrival is the zoo's ninth mangabey.  

ZSL London Zoo has welcomed a new arrival, a baby white-naped mangabey, born three weeks ago.

Born to parents Achimoto and Lucky, the baby is one of the world's rarest primates, and is a very important addition to the European Breeding Programme for Endangered Species (EEP).

The baby mangabey has been named Sheila, after dedicated ZSL volunteer Sheila Smith, who has volunteered at the Zoo for 13 years.

Dan Simmonds, ZSL's head of primates, said: Sheila Smith has been a devoted volunteer at the Zoo for more than a decade, and the primate team have always been grateful for her support and dedication to ZSL.

“We decided to name our latest arrival after Sheila to recognise her years of hard work with the primates; she often carries a camera with her when she volunteers, so she’s able to quickly snap amazing images of our new arrivals.”

Images © Sheila Smith ZSL London Zoo

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New RCVS Academy courses to remove barriers in vet care

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 The RCVS Academy has launched two courses to its new client support series, as it seeks to improve accessibility in veterinary settings.

The courses will help professionals to support assistance dog partnerships and clients with hearing loss.

The Hearing loss and Assistance dogs courses saw RCVS project lead Catherine Hemingway collaborate with the British Deaf Association and Assistance Dogs UK. Vets will gain practical guidance on supporting clients with additional needs.

Each course takes an hour to complete, and can be accessed by RCVS registrants for free. 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.