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TV Round-up
The monitor lizard is the subject of Lizard King on Nat Geo Wild.
This is your shortcut to the best animal and wildlife programmes to be aired on TV in the next week…

BBC: wildlife in abundance

Let’s begin with BBC Two’s Natural World series. There are actually two programmes from the latest series on next week. Firstly on Sunday, there’s ‘The Highland Haven’, which explores Scotland’s rugged and bleak northern landscapes and features sea eagles and red deer. Then on Wednesday, Natural World follows the life of a killer whale named Luna, which is also the title of the programme.

Remaining with BBC2, also on Sunday is ‘Banded Brothers The Mongoose Mob’ – a series about the meercat’s bigger cousin and one group’s survival in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Ben Folge and Kate Humble discover the wildlife inhabiting California’s Pacific coast in ‘Animal Park’. Remaining on the American theme, ‘Yellowstone’ follows the lives of some of the wildlife associated with that area, which is also famous for being the most far-reaching thermal vicinity in the world.

Satellite TV’s offerings

On satellite, Kate Humble is once again on the small screen – this time she is part of a team exploring the only British World Heritage site on St Kilda in the Hebrides in ‘Britain’s Lost World’.

Those with a particular interest in reptiles will be pleased to learn that this week, Nat Geo Wild focuses on the fascinating, intelligent and large monitor lizards in ‘Lizard Kings’.


‘Britain’s Lost World’ – UKTV People, Sunday 21st February, 9.30am
‘A Highland Haven’ – Natural World, BBC2; Sunday 21st February, 5pm
‘Banded Brothers The Mongoose Mob’ – BBC2, Sunday 21st February, 7pm
‘Animal Park’ – BBC2, Tuesday 23rd February, 11am
‘Lizard Kings’ – Nat Geo Wild, Tuesday 23rd February, 11am
‘Yellowstone’ – BBC2, Wednesday 24th February, 7pm
‘A Killer Whale Called Luna’ – Natural World, BBC2, Wednesday 24th February, 8pm

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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News Shorts
UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.