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Project saves mountain gorillas
Local communities diverted from gorilla habitat

The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) has begun its rainwater harvesting project to help reduce threats to mountain gorillas.

Local communities living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda, are having to travel into mountain gorilla parks for water supply.

This large human presence in the gorilla's natural environment is posing a major risk, not only because the species are highly susceptible to human diseases.

While locals walk into the national parks for water, they regularly collect firewood and other natural resources from the area, as well as setting snares to catch antelope.

These snares do not distinguish between species and often kill mountain gorillas accidentally.

In order to address the issue, IGCP, partner of Fauna & Flora International (FFI), has been providing sustainable and safe drinking water to the local communities.

By building rainwater harvesting tanks, they no longer need to venture into the mountain gorilla habitat.

Click here to watch a video about IGCP's project.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.