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�Bat manicures� help to save rare species

ZSL uses unusual method to mark threatened bats in Cuba

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Applications are open for the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Student Grant Scheme for innovative research projects designed to impact animal welfare.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of veterinary science, veterinary nursing, agriculture studies and animal welfare are invited to submit their proposals to undertake research projects next year.

Grants are decided based on the project�s innovation, relevance to topical animal welfare issues and ability to contribute towards raising animal welfare standards. For more information visit animalwelfarefoundation.org.uk.

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Researchers discover aye-aye�s "pseudothumb"

Primate has an extra digit that may help it to grip objects

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Return of the reds

Red squirrels reintroduced to woodland in Sutherland

Soothing birdsong to sweep the nation

RSPB event to raise awareness of declining bird populations

BVA responds to new badger cull study

Study shows marked reductions in new TB cases in cattle

Does badger culling drive individuals further afield?

Survivors of culls may increase risk of TB spread

Vigilance urged following first UK case of EBLV-1

Vets asked to follow good practice advice

Report shows sharp decline in UK�s wildlife populations

Butterflies, moths and mammals hit particularly hard

Elusive pine marten returns to the Forest of Dean

Woodland creature has not been seen in the forest since 1860

ZSL launches appeal to double wild tiger numbers in Nepal

Donations will be matched by the UK government

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2019-10-23

Princess Royal visits Moredun
2019-10-23

Construction of Harper Adams veterinary centre underway
2019-10-23

Feelings of inferiority �fuelling sector�s mental health crisis�
2019-10-22

From ESVPS to ISVPS
2019-10-22

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SPANA film highlights plight of working animals overseas

Animal welfare charity SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) has teamed up with Brian Blessed and other famous voices to highlight the plight of working animals overseas.

In a new animated film, the celebrities raise awareness by showing the solidarity of the UK's own working animals on strike. A sniffer dog (Brian Blessed), police horse (Peter Egan) and sheepdog (Deborah Meaden) are shown ignoring their duties and protesting in solidarity with animals in developing countries.

SPANA chef executive Geoffrey Dennis said: "We are so grateful to Deborah, Peter and Brian for lending their voices to our new film, and for speaking up for millions of working animals overseas. SPANA believes that a life of work should not mean a life of suffering, and it is only thanks to people�s generosity and support that we can continue our vital work improving the lives of these animals."