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Zoo Welcomes Orange Monkey
A rare ginger monkey has been born at ZSL London Zoo.

London zookeepers were delighted when Lu Lu, a rare Francois Langur monkey, gave birth to a neon orange baby on the 1st September.

The baby, nicknamed Tango, will not stay orange for long, however. Both its parents are dark and Kathryn Sanders explained: "Its fur will begin to darken at around three months of age and they are usually completely black by the time they reach six months old."

The baby has yet to be sexed and it spends most of his time snuggled up to its mother. But, as they would in the wild, its aunt helps with the babysitting.

Francois Langurs are one of the world's rarest monkeys and originate from northeast Vietnam and China. Loss of habitat has led to a rapid decline in their population, leading to their classification as critically endangered. 

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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.